Mihina decided to visit her hometown a month ago, but her husband's work ran into delays, so she ended up taking a late-night bus alone. Though she felt uneasy about riding alone at night, seeing several other women at the bus stop eased her anxiety slightly. A few hours into the journey, past 11 PM, Mihina put on an eye mask and tried to fall asleep. Suddenly, a man's hand reached out from the back seat, groping and toying with her. Paralyzed by fear, she couldn't resist as she was assaulted in the darkness.