New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Bengaluru Police said on Sunday that a driver for the ride-hailing platform Rapido has been arrested on charges of harassing a female passenger.

The alleged incident, which took place on 6 November, was brought to public attention after the woman posted details on social media.

The Bengaluru Police's social media monitoring unit spotted the post and subsequently made contact with her to obtain further details. A case was officially registered the following day, and an enquiry was launched, the police said.

The incident took place as the woman was making her way back to her paying guest (PG) hostel from the vicinity of Church Street.

The accused has been identified as 28-year-old Lokesh, a resident of Muniyappa Lay...