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‘Why Were You Recording Me?’ Bengaluru Woman Confronts Man at Metro Station, FIR Filed

Police registered an FIR after a woman said a man recorded her without consent and fled after snatching back his phone.

  • On Tuesday, a woman identified as Sowpika confronted a male passenger on a Namma Metro train in Whitefield, alleging he secretly recorded her without consent during the ride.
  • Sowpika sought assistance from Metro security personnel and demanded the man unlock his phone; he allegedly apologized, then snatched it back and fled when the train stopped.
  • Bengaluru City Police registered an FIR at Kadugodi Police Station after the video circulated online. Deputy Commissioner of Police Saidulu Adavath stated that teams are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
  • Last year, Bengaluru police booked an Instagram user for allegedly filming women on Metro trains without consent, with many clips posted featuring captions like "finding beautiful girls on Namma Metro."
  • Metro officials confirmed they are reviewing incident footage to identify the man, while police assured the victim they will follow up in 7 days regarding the ongoing investigation.
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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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