A 22-year-old woman from Tripura was sexually assaulted by a bike taxi driver, identified as Sivakumar.The incident occurred late at night when the woman booked a ride to meet her friend and asked the driver to wait for her return trip. Instead of following the normal route, Sivakumar took her to a deserted area, threatened her, and committed the assault before dropping her at her home.
The woman immediately reported the incident to her husband and filed a police complaint.
Police swiftly investigated the case, verified the victim’s account with ride records and CCTV footage, and arrested Sivakumar from Theni.
His motorcycle was also seized. The police confirmed the allegations and took legal action, with Sivakumar being remanded to judicial custody.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in app-based transportation services, prompting authorities to review security protocols for women passengers.
The bike taxi company suspended Sivakumar’s account and is cooperating fully with the investigation to enhance safety measures. The case has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for stricter checks on ride-hailing drivers to prevent such crimes in the future.