Lucknow Auto Driver Arrested for Sexual Harassment of Women Passengers
Auto driver arrested in Lucknow for sexually harassing 2 women passengers

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An auto-rickshaw driver in Lucknow was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing two women passengers on their way to an exam. The incident occurred in a secluded area where the driver assaulted them, leading to serious injuries. He was apprehended after a police encounter.
- 01The incident occurred on June 9 in the Para police station area of Lucknow.
- 02The driver, identified as Haseeb from Hardoi district, was arrested after he fired at police during a chase.
- 03Charges against him include sexual harassment and assault, with a history of similar offenses.
- 04The police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from the suspect after his arrest.
- 05The women sustained serious injuries during the assault and resisted the driver's attempts.
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On June 9, police in Lucknow arrested an auto-rickshaw driver named Haseeb for allegedly sexually harassing two women passengers. The women had boarded his vehicle near the Charbagh bus stand, intending to reach Alambagh for an exam. Instead, Haseeb drove them to a secluded location near Ramlila Ground, where he attempted to assault them. When the women resisted, he physically attacked them, causing serious injuries. Following the incident, police registered a case under several sections of the Indian Penal Code related to sexual harassment and assault. Later that night, police intercepted Haseeb's auto-rickshaw, but he opened fire on the officers. In self-defense, police shot him in the leg, leading to his arrest. Authorities recovered the vehicle, a country-made pistol, and ammunition from him. Haseeb has a history of similar crimes, including a reported rape case in 2024 in Hardoi district.
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The incident raises concerns about women's safety in public transport in Lucknow, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and awareness.
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