The Bengaluru Police apprehended five men on Monday for attacking a 20-year-old woman and her male companion at a residence in Labourers’ Colony on Balagere Road. The assault, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread concern. The victim’s complaint led to the filing of an FIR against the accused under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act.
Further investigations are ongoing as authorities strive to identify and capture additional suspects linked to the incident. The details surrounding the case are still unfolding, with the incident taking place around 10.30 p.m. on April 3. The group of men, identified as migrant laborers, allegedly barged into the victim’s shed armed with wooden sticks and clubs, resulting in injuries to both victims.
The accused individuals, including Jamshid, Tookhon, Bapoon, Noor, and others, allegedly accused the male friend of having an inappropriate relationship with the woman. The victim, originally from another state, reported facing harassment from the accused for several days, including stalking and lewd comments during her daily commute.
The woman, who works during the day, narrated that the men had been following her, making indecent remarks, and pressuring her for her phone number, which she had refused to disclose. The assault occurred when the victim returned home from work, accompanied by an acquaintance delivering drinking water, a routine service in the area.
Authorities suspect the attack might have been in retaliation after the woman confronted the accused about their stalking behavior. The victim sustained injuries to her hand, waist, and head during the assault, with the assailants also issuing death threats, warning her against residing in Bengaluru.
