BENGALURU: An FIR has been filed against unidentified individuals for sharing photographs of women commuters on Bengaluru’s metro rail system without their consent, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Police for South Bengaluru.
The controversial account, operating under the name “Bangalore Metro Chicks,” had amassed over 5,000 followers before attracting police attention. The page featured unsolicited images of women taken inside metro coaches and on station platforms, with no indication that the subjects had given their consent.
This incident has ignited public outrage, prompting the removal of all images from the Instagram account in question.
The issue came to light when a user on X flagged the account and tagged the Bengaluru City Police, urging them to take action. Authorities swiftly responded, leading to the registration of an FIR under relevant legal provisions.
According to law enforcement officials, the images were taken surreptitiously, without the knowledge of the women involved.
In response to the public outcry, all photographs have been removed from the Instagram account. Investigations are currently underway to identify the individuals responsible for this violation.
