- By Shubham Bajpai
- Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai, considered one of the safest cities in the country for women, has witnessed a shocking incident, wherein an auto driver allegedly abused and harassed a female passenger.
The woman filmed the incident, and the video quickly went viral on social media. Users reacted sharply against the auto driver's behaviour, demanding immediate police action, while some tagged the Mumbai Police.
In the video shared by the woman on social media, the auto driver could be heard harassing her by asking her to touch his private part.
The woman then rushes outside the auto rickshaw. On the video, which she shared online, she wrote, "This is what I face on a daily basis."
Following the incident, Mumbai Police announced on Sunday, June 7, that they have launched an investigation. Responding to the viral post on X, Mumbai Police have requested contact details for the investigation.
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Many people also provided information about the license plate number seen in the video and demanded strict action against the driver.
This molestation incident in Mumbai has raised questions about women's safety. One user on X commented on the incident, "This is shocking, as Mumbai is considered the safest city for women in India."
Uber driver assalts woman
A few days ago, a woman faced assault from an Uber driver in Mumbai. The victim, a 21-year-old digital creator, detailed her experience in a video that later went viral. She alleged that despite paying the full amount, the accused asked for an extra Rs 40, on the name of toll tax, after she travelled in the cab from Mahalaxmi to Nerul in Mumbai.
She alleged that after she refused to pay him extra Rs 40, he allegedly assaulted her, twisted her arm and slapped her after she pushed him to get away.
"What followed was not just an argument. He slapped me. He grabbed my hand and twisted it, hurting me. And then he said - Should I hit you again?" she said in her Instagram post video.