A security staff of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has been suspended for masturbating infront of passengers, especially targeting a woman passenger. The incident happened on Sunday, March 17, at the Green Line of Jalahalli Metro station.
The BMRCL, in a statement, said, “In response to the Jalahalli incident complaint, the said security guard is placed under suspension pending detailed investigation. Any action detrimental to safety and security of women passengers, BMRCL has a zero tolerance policy.”
In her complaint, the woman said: “Today I had an experience where a security Guard was continuously staring at me simultaneously making some gestures such as keeping hands on his private parts from the opposite side of the platform. And I tried asking him but still he kept staring at me by doing some gestures. So I started taking a video. Then he turned aside. I kindly request you to take some actions I’m not feeling safe.”
According to the complaint, the incident took place at the Jalahalli Metro station at 2:30 PM.
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The woman, who was deeply traumatised by the ordeal, shared her experience on social media and demanded an explanation from the Bengaluru Police.
She sent the video to the Bengaluru metro authorities, pleading with them to file charges against the offender. She later stated that the metro authorities failed to respond to her complaints.
However, the Bengaluru Police contacted the woman and opened an investigation into the incident after realising how serious the situation was.