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A disturbing incident of sexual harassment caught on CCTV in Bengaluru’s BTM Layout has sparked widespread public outrage and triggered a police investigation. The footage, dated April 3 at around 1:52 am, shows two women walking through a narrow alleyway when an unidentified man, who appears to be following them, suddenly corners and gropes one of the women before fleeing the scene. The women are seen walking away visibly shocked and distressed.
#WATCH | Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeswara says, "Incidents like these tend to happen here and there in a big city like this. Whatever legal action needs to be taken will be done in accordance with the law. I have also instructed our commissioner to increase beat… https://t.co/28wRCjTGB3pic.twitter.com/ylkawbEzzD
— ANI (@ANI)
#WATCH | Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeswara says, "Incidents like these tend to happen here and there in a big city like this. Whatever legal action needs to be taken will be done in accordance with the law. I have also instructed our commissioner to increase beat… https://t.co/28wRCjTGB3pic.twitter.com/ylkawbEzzD
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2025
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The video quickly went viral on social media, drawing strong reactions from citizens and prompting a response from Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. The minister acknowledged the incident, saying that such occurrences can happen “here and there” in large cities like Bengaluru. He assured that appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with the law and added that he has instructed the city’s police commissioner to increase beat patrolling in vulnerable areas.
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The Suddaguntepalya police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections of the newly introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) - Section 74 (assault or use of criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), Section 75 (sexual harassment), and Section 78 (stalking). Authorities are still working to identify both the victims and the perpetrator, who remains at large.
The incident has once again raised concerns about women’s safety in urban areas, particularly during late-night hours, and the need for stronger preventive measures.
