Highlights
- An Instagram page secretly filmed women on Namma Metro, prompting backlash and action from BJP MP P C Mohan and the police.
- An FIR has been filed and Bengaluru Police are tracking down both the individual who filmed the videos and the account operator.
- BMRCL is enforcing stricter security measures, while social media users including MP Tejasvi Surya are calling for strict action.
Caption – The Instagram account has now deleted all videos. (Image credit – ToI)
A troubling Instagram account that allegedly posted secret videos of women riding the Namma Metro has triggered public outrage in Bengaluru. The page, which had gained over 5,000 followers, was flagged by BJP MP P C Mohan, who called it a “blatant violation of privacy and dignity.”
On X (formerly Twitter), Mohan demanded immediate action, saying, “An Instagram account is secretly filming women on Namma Metro, and shockingly, 5,000 people are following it. It’s a blatant violation of privacy and dignity, not just creepy but a serious crime. @BlrCityPolice, take immediate action.” He tagged the Bengaluru City Police, urging them to crack down on the account.
An Instagram account is secretly filming women on Namma Metro, and shockingly, 5,000 people are following it. It’s a blatant violation of privacy and dignity, not just creepy but a serious crime. @BlrCityPolice, take immediate action. pic.twitter.com/RwjbHLR8Fd
— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) May 20, 2025
The issue has sparked concern at a time when metro authorities are already trying to improve public behaviour on trains. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) recently announced stricter enforcement against spitting and chewing tobacco in stations and trains. These efforts include random physical checks, better CCTV surveillance and fines to promote cleaner and safer commuting.
An FIR has been filed in connection with the case, according to NDTV. The account in question, reportedly named “Bangalore Metro Chicks,” has now deleted all of its content following backlash.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Lokesh B Jagalasar responded to the viral post and confirmed, “An FIR has been booked in this regard at Banashankari PS and investigation is taken up.” Police are now working to track down both the person who filmed the videos and the individual managing the account.
The situation has caused a wave of anger online. One concerned user posted, “As a woman who uses the metro every day, this is absolutely horrifying to me! @OfficialBMRCL please take note!” Another user added, “The content is vulgar & objectifying. Please take action @BlrCityPolice @NCWIndia. No one deserves to be filmed and sexualised in public. Report & RT!!!!”
MP Tejasvi Surya also voiced strong condemnation, posting on X, “Secretly photographing women in public transport is not just vile — it’s a serious crime. This is a gross violation of dignity and safety, and there must be zero tolerance for such behaviour.”
Secretly photographing women in public transport is not just vile—it’s a serious crime. This is a gross violation of dignity and safety, and there must be zero tolerance for such behaviour.@OfficialBMRCL is a lifeline for lakhs — such shameful incidents cannot go unpunished.… pic.twitter.com/v5wsrSttrS
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) May 21, 2025
Authorities have assured that the investigation is underway and that those responsible will be brought to justice.
FAQs
Q1. What triggered the outrage regarding an Instagram page in Bengaluru?
Answer. An Instagram account secretly filmed women on Namma Metro, leading to public backlash. BJP MP P C Mohan flagged it as a violation of privacy and dignity.
Q2. What actions have Bengaluru authorities taken against the account?
Answer. An FIR has been filed at Banashankari PS, and Bengaluru City Police are investigating to track down the person who filmed the videos and the account manager.
Q3. How has the Bengaluru Metro responded to the issue?
Answer. The BMRCL is enforcing stricter security measures, including random physical checks, improved CCTV surveillance, and fines to ensure safer commuting.
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