Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Rapido Driver Arrested for Molesting Passenger in Kalyan
A young woman in Kalyan, Maharashtra, had a scary experience with her Rapido ride.
The driver, Siddhesh Pardeshi, took her to a lonely, dark place instead of her gym.
When she objected, he grabbed her hand and behaved badly.
He also stole Rs 1,000 from her purse.
The woman screamed for help, and nearby people came to her rescue.
They beat up the driver and handed him over to the police.
The driver was arrested and will be in police custody until December 18.
The police are also checking if he has done similar bad things before.
A 26-year-old woman booked a Rapido ride from Chickenghar area to her gym near Kalyan railway station.
The driver, Siddhesh Pardeshi, diverted the scooter to a deserted, dark stretch near the police colony in Syndicate area.
Pardeshi grabbed the woman's hand, behaved indecently, and stole Rs 1,000 from her purse.
Local residents heard the woman's alarm, thrashed Pardeshi, and handed him over to the police.
Pardeshi was arrested and remanded in police custody till December 18, with a probe ongoing into potential prior similar crimes.
- Who
- A 26-year-old woman and her Rapido driver, Siddhesh Pardeshi
- What
- The driver allegedly molested the woman and stole Rs 1,000 after deviating from the route
- When
- On Saturday
- Where
- In Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Why
- The driver deviated from the designated route to a secluded area
- Victim's Age
- 26
- Driver's Name
- Siddhesh Pardeshi
- Location
- Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 1,000
- Driver's Employment Duration
- One-and-a-half months
- Driver's Education
- Class VII drop out
- Driver's Custody
- Remanded till December 18
Sources
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