Dehradun Judicial Officer Accuses Rapido Driver of Attempted Abduction, Driver Arrested
A woman judicial officer in Dehradun has accused a Rapido driver of threatening her and attempting to abduct her after a fare dispute; Dalanwala police have registered a case and arrested the driver.
Current Summary
A woman judicial officer in Dehradun has accused a Rapido driver of misbehaviour, threats and attempted abduction following a dispute over the ride fare. Dalanwala police have registered a case and arrested the driver named in her complaint. According to the FIR, the officer booked a ride on Wednesday evening around 6:11 pm from her residence in Judges' Colony on Balbir Road to Sauda Saroli near Maldevta. The driver, whose vehicle bore registration UK 07 TB 7073, accepted the booking, started the trip after she provided the OTP, and then allegedly told her she would have to pay double the fare because the destination was nine kilometres away. When she refused and insisted on the fare shown at booking, she alleged the driver diverted into a deserted, unlit lane that ended abruptly instead of continuing along the main road. Fearing an attempt to take her elsewhere, she called her court orderly, Ravindra, from inside the vehicle to alert him, and also contacted Rapido to report the driver's threats and fare demand. Rapido assured her it would take action, according to her complaint. She alleged the driver attempted to abduct her before the situation was resolved and she was able to report the matter to police.
What We Know
- A woman judicial officer in Dehradun filed a complaint alleging a Rapido driver threatened her and attempted to abduct her during a ride booked from Judges' Colony to Sauda Saroli near Maldevta.
- The incident allegedly occurred around 6:11 pm on Wednesday.
- Dalanwala police have registered a case and arrested the driver, whose vehicle was listed as UK 07 TB 7073.
- The officer alleged the driver demanded double the fare and diverted into a deserted, unlit lane after she refused to pay the higher amount.
- She contacted her court orderly and Rapido from inside the vehicle to report the threats.
What Is Still Unclear
- Further details of the arrest, charges filed, and the driver's response to the allegations have not been reported.
- Rapido's official response or any action taken against the driver by the company has not been detailed.
What Changed
- 23 Oct, 08:40 pmSignal detected: Dehradun Judicial Officer Accuses Rapido Driver of Attempted Abduction, Driver Arrested