A 25-year-old working woman has alleged that she was inappropriately touched and subjected to obscene behaviour by a fellow passenger while travelling on a Namma Metro train near the busy Majestic interchange, prompting the police to register a Non-Cognisable Report (NCR).

Incident inside crowded metro coach

According to the woman’s complaint, the incident occurred on Tuesday during a nearly 15-minute metro journey. She said she was seated between two passengers when the man next to her got down at a station and another person took his place. The new passenger, later identified as 55-year-old Mutappa, allegedly sat unusually close, making her feel cramped.

Initially assuming the contact was accidental due to crowding, she attempted to adjust her position. However, she alleged that the man repeatedly pressed his hand and leg against her in a manner she found disturbing, making it clear to her that the act was intentional.

Confrontation and security intervention

When her station arrived, the woman confronted the man inside the train and slapped him. She later realised that the accused was also getting down at the same station, where she confronted him again on the platform. Metro security personnel intervened soon after and escorted both individuals for further action.

The woman insisted on filing a formal complaint, following which the matter was referred to the police.

Police action and NCR registered

Police at the Upparpet Police Station registered a Non-Cognisable Report, which allows the police to document the complaint without making an immediate arrest. The accused was summoned for questioning, issued a warning, and later released.

Police sources said the man was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident. The woman was also informed that he had been riding the metro continuously for nearly an hour without exiting, raising concerns about loitering on trains.

Questions on women’s safety

In a video statement, the woman expressed anger over what she claimed was advice given to her to simply move away if she sensed danger in future. Questioning this approach, she highlighted the emotional toll such incidents take on women commuters.

The case has once again brought attention to women’s safety on public transport in Bengaluru, especially at high-footfall hubs like Majestic.