Bengaluru: A 27-year-old man was arrested on Friday for allegedly photographing and recording videos of women traveling on the Bengaluru Metro without their consent, subsequently uploading the content to a social media platform, according to police reports.
The suspect, identified as Diganth, was apprehended at his residence in the Tigalarpalya area, where he works in the accounts department of a private company.
“A case was registered at the Banashankari police station on May 20, prompting an immediate investigation,” stated Lokesh B. Jagalasar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South). “The accused, a resident of Tigalarpalya, was found to be filming women during his commutes to and from work, without their knowledge or consent, and sharing these videos on an Instagram account.”
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The Instagram account, named Bangalore Metro Clicks (@metro_chicks), had amassed over 6,000 followers before police intervention led to the removal of the content. The account featured 14 unsolicited videos and images allegedly captured inside metro coaches and on station premises.
The investigation commenced when police conducted routine checks of social media platforms for suspicious activity. During this review, an officer discovered the Instagram account, which raised immediate concerns regarding the privacy and consent of the individuals depicted.
Authorities confirmed that none of the women featured in the videos appeared to be aware that they were being filmed. The suspect has been arrested and will face further legal action as the investigation continues.
