National-Level Shooter Sexually Harassed During Night Bus Journey
A national-level shooter was sexually harassed by bus staff during a night journey in Indore, leading to the arrest of three individuals including two drivers and a conductor. The disturbing incident occurred on November 16 when the athlete was returning home from Bhopal after participating in a national shooting competition.
Harassment Details and Police Intervention
According to police reports, the accused - drivers Arvind Verma (35) and Paramendra Gautam (52), along with conductor Deepak Malviya (27) - were reportedly intoxicated when they repeatedly approached the woman's seat and allegedly touched her inappropriately despite her clear protests. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya from the Crime Branch confirmed that the harassment continued throughout the journey with multiple instances of inappropriate touching and other acts of misconduct.
The situation took a dramatic turn around 1:30 AM when police were conducting routine vehicle checks. The shooter immediately alerted the officers about the harassment, prompting the driver and conductor to panic, abandon the vehicle, and flee the scene. This left passengers stranded in the middle of the night, requiring police intervention to arrange alternative transportation.
Aftermath and Similar Recent Incidents
Police were forced to deploy a replacement driver and conductor so that passengers could safely reach their destinations. All three accused have been arrested and face charges of sexual harassment.
This incident comes less than a month after another high-profile harassment case in Indore involving two Australian women cricketers who were in the city for ICC Women's ODI World Cup matches. In that case, the women were allegedly stalked and sexually harassed in broad daylight by a local history-sheeter identified as Aqeel, who was arrested the following day.
The repeated incidents have raised serious concerns about women's safety in public transportation, particularly during night travel. Authorities have assured increased vigilance and prompt action in such cases, though questions remain about preventive measures and security protocols for women travelers.
