Bihar Woman Alleges Harassment by Co-Passengers During Train Journey, Disturbing Instagram Post Goes Viral
A young woman's account of alleged harassment during a train journey in Bihar has gone viral on social media, reviving concerns about the safety of women travelling alone on public transport. The woman said she was repeatedly touched without consent by elderly co-passengers in a general coach, and later faced another uncomfortable interaction with a stranger after switching compartments.
A young woman's account of alleged harassment during a train journey in Bihar has gone viral on social media, reviving concerns about the safety of women travelling alone on public transport. The woman said she was repeatedly touched without consent by elderly co-passengers in a general coach, and later faced another uncomfortable interaction with a stranger after switching compartments.
Woman Says Harassment Began While She Was Asleep
According to her post, the incident took place on July 3 while she was travelling from Siwan to Patliputra in the general compartment of a train.
She said she had climbed onto an upper berth and fallen asleep during the journey. When the train reached Chhapra, several elderly men boarded and took the seats below her. She alleged that one of the men repeatedly stretched his hand towards her and touched her while she was resting. Babu Gappi Viral Video: Agra YouTuber Apologises to Women Over Objectionable Remarks.
Woman's Account Of Alleged Harassment On Bihar Train Goes Viral
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She said she asked him to stop, but he ignored her and continued trying to touch her from the front. The behaviour, she said, briefly paused before resuming.
Second Incident Forced Her To Leave The Coach
The woman further alleged that after she moved further away on the berth, another elderly man also reached up and touched her. Unable to bear the situation, she said she left the compartment in search of a safer place to sit. Cinema or Office? Woman Working on Laptop During Dhurandhar 2 Movie Screening Sparks Viral Debate (Watch Video).
Another Uncomfortable Encounter Followed
She said she then moved to another coach, which she found overcrowded, and ended up sitting near the entrance outside an AC coach. There, she alleged, a young man approached her claiming to have links with an examination centre and offered to help her clear an exam in exchange for money.
She said he repeatedly asked for her phone number despite her refusal, insisting she save his contact as a "brother." The man eventually got off the train at Dighwara, after which she said she finally felt safe.
"Are Girls Even Safe While Travelling On Trains?"
In her post, the woman questioned whether women can truly feel secure while travelling alone, asking what kind of mentality some men carry today.
The post drew widespread reaction online, with users expressing outrage and urging her and other victims of harassment to report such incidents to authorities immediately. Several commenters shared safety suggestions, including carrying sharp objects like hairpins for self-defence and alerting the police without delay, while others called for stronger action against repeat offenders.
No formal police complaint in connection with the incident has been confirmed at this time.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 04, 2026 11:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
