India, Dec. 22 -- A cab driver accused of misbehaving with a woman passenger had been arrested on December 15 itself, the day the incident took place, and the case predates the circulation of a related video on social media, police said on Sunday. Officers added that the clarification was issued after the video went viral and triggered public outrage, stressing that there was no delay in action.

Officials said the driver was questioned, produced before a court and sent to judicial custody, while the cab used in the incident was seized and remains in police custody.

According to police, the incident took place on December 15 at around 6 pm when the woman boarded a cab from her office to return home. During the journey, the driver alleged...