A woman judge in Dehradun has alleged that a Rapido driver tried to abduct her after she refused to pay twice the agreed fare for a 9 km ride. An FIR has been registered at Dalanwala police station on the complaint of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anjali Benjwal, ed as ADJ-5 in the city.

According to the complaint, the incident took place on 21 October. The driver allegedly demanded double the fare, citing the use of the air conditioner. When the judge refused, she said he began driving towards a dark and deserted lane instead of following the expected route.

The FIR names offences under Sections 115(2), 127(2), 308(3), 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The allegations remain part of the complaint and will be subject to the police investigation.

Judge says driver threatened her

The judge alleged that the driver pressured her to cancel the ride and claimed to have strong contacts in the police. She said he also threatened her during the journey and used intimidating language because she was a woman.

Fearing for her safety, Benjwal contacted her court reader, Ravindra, while still inside the vehicle. She told him that the driver was taking her somewhere and asked him to alert the police.

The driver allegedly continued towards the judges’ colony. When he found the lane blocked, he reportedly turned the vehicle back. The judge said he then stopped outside the colony gate and cancelled the ride.

Security guard also allegedly threatened

According to the complaint, a security guard named Thapliyal questioned the driver outside the colony. The driver allegedly threatened the guard as well and created a commotion for about half an hour.

The complaint states that people from the surrounding area gathered during the disturbance. The driver reportedly claimed that he had good contacts in the police, while saying that the judge should have guided him on the route. The guard allegedly responded that the Rapido map should have provided the route information.

After Ravindra informed the police, Cheetah Police personnel reached the location. They took the driver to the police station, according to the complaint. The available account does not state that a court has found him guilty or that the investigation has been completed.

Safety concern raised in complaint

Benjwal said the driver had seen her residence and that this had increased her fear for her safety. She alleged that he could cause harm to her later and referred to the threats made during the journey and the confrontation with the on-duty guard.

The complaint describes the incident as an attempt to abduct her and alleges that the driver’s conduct caused her serious fear. The FIR now places the allegations before Dalanwala police for investigation under the sections listed in the case.

Conclusion

The verified development is the registration of an FIR after ADJ-5 Anjali Benjwal alleged that a Rapido driver demanded double fare, took her towards a deserted lane and threatened her. Police took the driver to the station after the reported disturbance outside the judges’ colony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened in Dehradun?

A woman judge alleged that a Rapido driver took her towards a dark, deserted lane after she refused to pay double the agreed fare for a 9 km ride.

Q. Who filed the complaint?

Additional District and Sessions Judge Anjali Benjwal, ed as ADJ-5 in Dehradun, filed the complaint.

Q. Where was the FIR registered?

The FIR was registered at Dalanwala police station in Dehradun.

Q. Which legal sections are included in the FIR?

The FIR cites Sections 115(2), 127(2), 308(3), 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Q. What did the judge do during the alleged incident?

She contacted her court reader, Ravindra, from inside the vehicle and asked him to alert the police.

Q. What happened outside the judges’ colony?

The driver allegedly argued with and threatened a security guard before Cheetah Police personnel arrived and took him to the police station.

Q. Why has the judge expressed concern about her safety?

She said the driver had seen her residence and that she feared he could harm her later.