Bengaluru, 21 May

An FIR has been filed against unknown individuals for sharing photographs of female commuters on City’s metro without their consent, said the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Bengaluru.

The controversial Instagram account, called ‘Bangalore Metro Chicks’, had amassed over 5,000 followers before attracting police attention. It featured unsolicited images of women taken inside metro coaches and on station platforms, with no proof of consent.

The issue came to light after a user on X reported the account to Bengaluru City Police, urging action. Authorities swiftly registered an FIR under relevant legal provisions.

Police confirmed the photos were taken covertly, without the women’s knowledge. Following public outrage, all images were removed from the Instagram page.

"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.” -