Uber driver arrested for molesting 14-year-old girl in Mumbai

Mumbai: A shocking incident has come to light in Mumbai's Dadar area where an Uber cab driver has been arrested for allegedly molesting a minor girl.

The accused driver, identified as Shreyansh Pandey, was apprehended by the Dadar police following a complaint lodged by the victim's family.

According to the Dadar Police, the 14-year-old victim, a resident of Powai, had booked an Uber cab on May 14 around 4:30 PM after finishing school in Prabhadevi to travel back home. However, instead of heading towards Powai, the accused driver allegedly took the minor to a secluded location along the Eastern Expressway and molested her.

Upon returning home, the victim narrated the ordeal to her father, who immediately approached the Dadar police to file a complaint. The police promptly registered a case under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Following the registration of the case, the accused Uber driver, Shreyansh Pandey, was arrested.

Further investigation into the matter is currently underway by the Dadar Police.

When contacted for a statement, a representative for Uber Cab stated that they were unaware of the incident but would provide information after gathering details.

This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of passengers using ride-hailing services, particularly minors, and underscores the need for stringent background checks and safety measures by such companies.