Video shows woman chased by three men on Bengaluru scooter
Video shows woman chased by three men on Bengaluru scooter
A Bengaluru woman rider was followed for about 2-2.5 kilometres by three men on a scooter. The incident, captured on video, sparked police action, an FIR, and the suspects being arrested.
A Bengaluru woman rider was followed for about 2-2.5 kilometres by three men on a scooter on Bengaluru's Silk Board route. The women rider, who was also on a scooter, faced harassment as the trio drove ahead of her, not wearing helmets and acting recklessly. A bystander filmed the sequence from a car behind, and the video quickly circulated on social media, drawing attention to the incident. The witness wrote on X about intervening and tagging authorities, noting the seriousness of the harassment and the danger posed by the unruly driving.
The post prompted a response from the city’s police, who sought more details about the location and nature of the incident. Officials soon traced the vehicle through visible cues and opened a case for investigation. The SG Palya Police Station identified the scooter and its owner and assured that action would be taken as per law. As the investigation progressed, authorities confirmed that an FIR had been registered and the accused were arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
The episode has renewed discussions about women’s safety on city streets and the need for stricter enforcement of helmet rules and road-safety discipline. Social media users expressed condemnation of the harassment and called for continued vigilance and accountability among motorists to prevent such incidents in the future.
