Private bus conductor arrested for sexually harassing college student
A private bus conductor in Mangaluru has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment against a college student. The victim reported that the accused exposed himself while she was traveling on the bus.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing issues regarding public safety and the prevalence of sexual harassment in public transportation.
The Mangaluru South police have arrested the conductor of a private bus for allegedly sexually harassing a college student while she was travelling on the bus.
The accused, identified as Irfan, 32, of Uppinangady, used to work on the bus, named Celina, operating on the Mangaluru-Vitla route. In a complaint registered at the Mangaluru South Police Station, the victim alleged that at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Irfan exposed himself and asked her to come to the rear seat of the bus.
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