Bengaluru: A woman fought back after she was allegedly sexually harassed by a fellow passenger on a BMTC bus travelling along Outer Ring Road Friday.The incident occurred around 12.15pm on a bus heading from Hebbal to Manyata tech park. According to BMTC staff, the man allegedly touched the woman inappropriately several times during the journey. The woman confronted the accused, slapped him, and raised an alarm. Responding to her cries, driver Praveen stopped the bus, locked the doors, and questioned the man. As he tried to restrain him, the accused allegedly removed his shirt, spat on the drive’s face, and attempted to flee.However, as traffic built up, the bus had to be moved, allowing the accused to flee when the doors were opened.
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The driver alleged that the same man had boarded the bus earlier that morning around 8.15am and was asked to get off after allegedly misbehaving with another woman passenger. “He appears to be a habitual offender who targets women travelling in relatively empty buses. My colleagues also told me he had travelled on their buses. He buys a daily pass and sits in the seat reserved for senior citizens or persons with disabilities, which is close to the women’s seats,” Praveen said.A video clip of the confrontation, recorded by passengers, has since gone viral on social media, with many users demanding immediate action against the accused. Some, however, claimed the man appeared mentally unstable and said the woman should have let him go.
