Visakhapatnam police book autorickshaw driver for harassment after victim posts video online
Visakhapatnam police arrested an autorickshaw driver for harassment after a victim shared a video of the incident on social media. The police acted within 12 hours, highlighting the effectiveness of digital complaints in law enforcement.
Why it matters
This case demonstrates the growing role of social media as a tool for victims to seek justice and for police to demonstrate responsiveness.
The city police took prompt action and booked an autorickshaw driver for allegedly harassing a woman passenger after she posted a video on social media claiming harassment and seeking police action.
The accused allegedly offered her money in exchange for sexual favours while she was traveling alone in Pendurthi. The girl recorded the entire incident on her mobile phone and uploaded it to social media, seeking action against the accused.
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