Cab driver detained for facilitating passenger harassment
A 25-year-old cab driver, Gulsan Shaikh, was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly letting two men board his cab and sexually assault a woman passenger.
The incident happened late at night on June 19, when the woman, a pilot, was traveling from Colaba to Powai.
Shaikh changed the route near Ghatkopar to pick up the men—one sat beside her and molested her.
Both men escaped near a police checkpoint.
Driver's arrest and ongoing investigation
After reporting the crime, the victim's statement led to Shaikh's arrest on June 20.
He's now in police custody as investigators work through the details of what happened that night.
Meanwhile, police are still searching for the two unidentified men involved in the assault.
The case is ongoing as authorities try to ensure everyone responsible is held accountable.