A cycle taxi driver who was accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger

The Medical College police on Friday (November 6) arrested an online bike taxi driver for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride in the city.

The arrested person is Jagadeesh of Mankav. The alleged incident took place on November 4 while traveling from Kozhikode to Kottuli.

According to the police, the woman claimed that the man misbehaved with her during the trip and tried to touch her inappropriately several times.

Published – 06 Nov 2026 21:19 IST