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Auto driver arrested for filming, blackmail in Mumbai

An auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai has been arrested for secretly filming a female passenger to blackmail and sexually exploit her.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 03:51 UTC
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Police in Mumbai have arrested auto-rickshaw driver Mohammed Afzal Asif Khan for allegedly secretly filming a female passenger in his vehicle. The incident occurred in the Kurar area of the city, where Khan is accused of attempting to use the footage to blackmail and sexually exploit the woman. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of women using public transport in India's major metropolitan areas.
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