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Bengaluru Police Arrest Sexual Harassment Suspect After Multi-State Manhunt

Santosh D, a cab driver, was apprehended in Kerala following a 10-day investigation using digital forensics and CCTV analysis across three states.

The disturbing act was captured by a surveillance camera mounted outside a nearby house in Bengaluru.
The accused, Santosh, reportedly worked as a driver at a Jaguar showroom in Bengaluru.
A cop was under scanner for allegedly helping the accused in Bengaluru molestation case.
The accused was arrested on Sunday in kerala (File photo)

Overview

  • The April 3 sexual harassment incident in Bengaluru’s BTM Layout was captured on CCTV, showing the suspect groping a woman before fleeing.
  • Bengaluru police analyzed footage from approximately 700 cameras to trace the suspect’s movements across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
  • The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Santosh D, was arrested in a remote village near Kozhikode, Kerala, after evading capture for 10 days.
  • The investigation was initiated based on digital evidence and a homeowner's report, as the victims declined to file a formal complaint.
  • The case has drawn political scrutiny, with Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara apologizing for earlier remarks perceived as downplaying the incident.