Overview
- CCTV from Dec. 22 shows the 21-year-old being slapped, groped, dragged and having her purse snatched outside her PG on Ullal Main Road in Jnanajyothinagar around 3:20 pm.
- Police identified the suspect as Naveen Kumar N, 29, of Billamaranahalli, and took him into custody within about 24 hours of the complaint.
- An FIR cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 74, 75, 76, 78, 79 and 351 for offences including assault with intent to outrage modesty, sexual harassment, intent to disrobe, stalking and criminal intimidation.
- The victim told police she quit her job and changed PGs due to persistent harassment before calling emergency helpline 112 after the assault, after which the attacker fled.
- During interrogation, police say the accused claimed he acted in anger after being blocked on phone and social media, as investigators continue to record statements and corroborate evidence; the video also drew concern over bystander inaction.