Bogged down by Bengaluru’s notorious traffic, abductor of Rajasthan woman told driver to run over anyone who comes in the way
A 21-year-old woman was abducted in Bengaluru by three men who were instructed by the driver to run over anyone in their path. The victim alleged that her mother-in-law orchestrated the abduction due to opposition to her marriage.
Why it matters
The incident underscores serious concerns regarding public safety and domestic disputes in urban India.
The 21-year-old woman who was allegedly abducted by three unknown men from her rented house at Agrahara Dasarahalli in Bengaluru alleged that one of the abductors instructed the car driver ‘not to stop even if anyone came in their way and to run over them’.
The alleged incident took place in the evening on September 16.
The woman, in her complaint, alleged that one of the accused sitting beside her in the rear seat gave the instructions. The driver followed the instruction, driving at high speed, and hitting vehicles and people who came in their path.
She also alleged that she was sexually harassed by one of the accused.
The woman has alleged that her mother-in-law, identified as Paanidevi, is behind the abduction bid. She claimed that she married Om Prakash, her husband, against the will of their families.
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