An Instagram account named metro_chicks is facing backlash after it allegedly posted photos and videos of women travelling on Bengaluru's Namma Metro trains without their permission.
The account has more than 6,000 followers. It had reportedly shared pictures and clips of women commuters, which many people said was a serious invasion of privacy.
A user on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) noticed the account and tagged Bengaluru Police, asking them to take action against the person behind the page.
After the complaint, Banashankari Police registered an FIR.
"Concerning a certain Instagram page that uploaded videos and photos of women travellers using Bengaluru metro without their knowledge and consent, a case of voyeurism and under the Information Technology Act has been registered at Banashankari police station," said Lokesh B Jagalasar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).
"An investigation is underway to trace the accused, the page handler, as well as the person who may have shot the videos. We will soon trace the accused and work towards creating a safe environment for women citizens," he added.
Soon after, the person running the account deleted all the posts.
Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan also spoke out about the issue. He said, “This is a blatant violation of privacy and dignity,” and urged the police to act quickly.
The investigation is ongoing. Police have not yet revealed the identity of the person behind the account. Authorities are reminding the public that taking and sharing photos of people without their consent is against the law and can have serious consequences.
Inputs from TOI
The account has more than 6,000 followers. It had reportedly shared pictures and clips of women commuters, which many people said was a serious invasion of privacy.
A user on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) noticed the account and tagged Bengaluru Police, asking them to take action against the person behind the page.
After the complaint, Banashankari Police registered an FIR.
"Concerning a certain Instagram page that uploaded videos and photos of women travellers using Bengaluru metro without their knowledge and consent, a case of voyeurism and under the Information Technology Act has been registered at Banashankari police station," said Lokesh B Jagalasar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).
"An investigation is underway to trace the accused, the page handler, as well as the person who may have shot the videos. We will soon trace the accused and work towards creating a safe environment for women citizens," he added.
Soon after, the person running the account deleted all the posts.
Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan also spoke out about the issue. He said, “This is a blatant violation of privacy and dignity,” and urged the police to act quickly.
The investigation is ongoing. Police have not yet revealed the identity of the person behind the account. Authorities are reminding the public that taking and sharing photos of people without their consent is against the law and can have serious consequences.
Inputs from TOI
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