Voyeurism case at tech giant raises red flags on office security protocols

In a disturbing incident in Bengaluru, a senior associate at Infosys, Nagesh Swapnil Mali, was arrested for allegedly filming a woman colleague inside the office toilet. The woman caught him in the act after noticing suspicious movement in the adjacent cubicle. Upon raising an alarm, fellow employees apprehended Mali and found his phone containing the video footage, which was later deleted by HR in the victim’s presence. Police have sent the device for forensic analysis to determine if other women were targeted.

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Authorities are treating this as a potentially serial offense, investigating whether more such videos were secretly recorded. The arrest has sparked concern over privacy violations within professional environments and the need for stricter workplace surveillance protocols.

This incident echoes a similar case in Ayodhya in April, where a 25-year-old employee of a guest house near the Ram Temple was arrested for allegedly filming a female devotee while she bathed. The woman, visiting from Varanasi, noticed a shadow and found the man recording her from above through a tin roof.

These back-to-back cases highlight a growing concern around hidden surveillance and harassment in places meant to ensure privacy and safety. Experts are calling for stronger monitoring mechanisms, gender-sensitive training at workplaces, and prompt legal action to deter such violations of dignity and trust.