28-year-old BK Diganth is accused of shooting voyeuristic videos of women in the Bengaluru metro and posting them on the anonymous Instagram page @metro_chicks | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR
Public transport must remain “a place of safety and dignity, not a place of silent fear and exploitation,” the Karnataka High Court said. The court made these observations in a recent order dismissing a petition filed by 28-year-old BK Diganth, who is accused of shooting voyeuristic videos of women in the Bengaluru Metro and posting them on the anonymous Instagram page @metro_chicks.
“…stopping the criminal proceedings at this juncture would not only stunt the course of justice but could also encourage similar offences, thereby jeopardizing the safety and dignity of women in public places,” Justice M Nagaprasanna said, pointing out that the content of the indictment – which shows that the complainant’s mobile device contained further incriminating material against him – strengthens all allegations of a similar nature.
Published – 29 Apr 2026 21:32 IST
