LAHORE – Police have arrested an inDrive motorcycle rider accused of harassing a female passenger who jumped from his moving bike to escape alleged inappropriate behaviour in Lahore’s Johar Town area.
The incident occurred on October 17, when the woman booked an online motorcycle ride from F-2 in Johar Town.
According to the first information report (FIR), the rider allegedly harassed the passenger during the journey and pressured her to engage in inappropriate acts.
In an attempt to protect herself, the woman jumped from the moving motorcycle in the G-4 area, sustaining injuries to several parts of her body, including her face, nose, throat and head.
Footage that has emerged from the incident reportedly shows the woman jumping off the moving motorcycle. The rider allegedly fled the scene after the incident.
The injured woman is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
According to police, the Johar Town Investigation Police took action and arrested the suspect, identified as Naeem, following the incident.
Police officer Syed Zeeshan Raza said a case had been registered against the suspect at Nawab Town Police Station on the complaint of the victim’s brother. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
The FIR states that the rider allegedly subjected the woman to harassment during the journey and attempted to pressure her into inappropriate behaviour, prompting her to jump from the motorcycle to escape.
The case is being investigated by police, who are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and the allegations against the arrested suspect.
