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Bengaluru Police Arrest Man Seen on CCTV Assaulting Woman After Instagram Pursuit

Police booked the case under BNS provisions covering sexual harassment, stalking, attempted disrobing and criminal intimidation.

The incident took place in Bengaluru and was captured on CCTV.
The man allegedly pressured the woman to get into a relationship with him. (Representational image)
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Bengaluru woman alleges sexual harassment on Ullal Main Road after refusing love proposal; FIR filed, police search for accused.

Overview

  • Jnanabharathi police arrested Naveen Kumar, 29, within 24 hours of the complaint and said the investigation continues.
  • The December 22 attack around 3:20 pm was recorded outside a PG on Ullal Main Road, showing the woman being struck, dragged and groped.
  • The FIR cites BNS Sections 74, 75, 76, 78, 79 and 351 based on the complaint and the CCTV evidence, according to officials.
  • The woman told police she met the accused via Instagram after a September 30 work post, then faced persistent pressure for a relationship and stalking that led her to quit her job and move to a PG.
  • During interrogation, the accused claimed frustration after being blocked on phone and social media, a statement police say is part of the ongoing probe.