Mumbai Uber Ride Turns Nightmare: Alleged Harassment Sparks Investigation

An Uber ride turned into a distressing ordeal for a 28-year-old woman airline pilot in Mumbai, resulting in police charges against the driver and two other men for alleged sexual harassment. The incident occurred on Thursday night, around 11.15 pm, as she was heading home to Ghatkopar from south Mumbai, according to officials.

The victim's husband, a Navy officer, had booked the ride. During the journey, the driver diverted from the original route after 25 minutes, permitting two men to enter the cab. One sat beside the woman and allegedly touched her inappropriately. Despite her protests, the driver remained passive, and one of the men threatened her.

Fleeing before a police check, the male passengers escaped, leaving the woman to confront the driver, who offered no explanation. The next morning, the woman and her husband reported the incident to the Ghatkopar police, resulting in a First Information Report being filed against the accused under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)