Upasana Singh, comedian Kapil Sharma's aunt from his comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil escaped a molestation from a taxi driver in Chandigarh. The shocking incident came to light when the TV actress filed a complaint with the Zirakpur police station, where the incident took place. The actress was on her way back to the hotel when the taxi driver, identified as Vivek tried to take her through a deserted area in the night around 10 pm. On sensing something fishy, the actress immediately called the police control room.

The police were quick to reach her location. They arrested the accused and she was taken to the hotel in their car. The taxi driver was probed by the police and he denied the allegations. But on further questioning, he admitted having taken her to a different route. He then gave a written apology to the actress. Upasana then withdrew her complaint after receiving the apology and left the state on the same day.

Upasana Singh was very popular for her chirpy and flirty character in the comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil. The actress was in Chandigarh to shoot for a film. She was returning from her shoot back to the hotel when she faced the unfortunate experience. Thankfully, the actress was alert because of which she could escape. That is most advisable for women who are traveling alone anywhere. 

The incident brings to light how women are not safe anywhere, be it a regular one or a celebrity.  Recently Chennai Express singer Chinmayi Sripada was also molested at an event. She spoke about it on her social media urging women to speak up about such incidents. It is a shameful thing and also points out how the accused are easily freed.

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