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Uber rider reports assault after safety support failed

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Uber India said it addressed Sharma’s concern via direct message, without detailing actions.
Sharma identified driver Jamil Jahid Khan and alleged he threatened her life at Gurugram home.
The rider reported Uber’s safety support was unavailable when she tried to report the assault.
Social-media commenters urged Sharma to file a police complaint and questioned Uber’s driver background-check process.
No police complaint or official investigation has been confirmed in public statements.

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Two women were harassed and chased by a man and woman in a Scorpio SUV in Gurugram.
The occupants offered Rs 500 notes as a “Diwali gift” and allegedly forced them into the women’s pockets after refusal.
The Scorpio followed them to Tulip Society and parked outside their PG for about 30 minutes.
The victim posted about the incident on X.
Gurugram police said they will act after a complaint.

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Sharma Alleges Threat

Uber India said it addressed Sharma’s concern via direct message, without detailing actions.
Sharma identified driver Jamil Jahid Khan and alleged he threatened her life at Gurugram home.
The rider reported Uber’s safety support was unavailable when she tried to report the assault.
Social-media commenters urged Sharma to file a police complaint and questioned Uber’s driver background-check process.
No police complaint or official investigation has been confirmed in public statements.

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