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Bengaluru Police Intensify Search for Suspect in Marathahalli Sexual Harassment Case

A woman walking near Eco World IT Park was assaulted on April 30, prompting an ongoing investigation with limited leads, including CCTV footage and a suspect's purple T-shirt.

Bengaluru woman who was molested at an IT park said that nobody came to help her.
A Bengaluru woman claimed that she was molested by a biker inside an IT park in Bellandur during late night.

Overview

  • The incident occurred late on April 30 when a 23-year-old woman was sexually harassed by a man on a two-wheeler near Eco World IT Park in Marathahalli.
  • The suspect reportedly assaulted the victim twice, taking a U-turn to return after the initial attack, before fleeing the scene.
  • Police have filed an FIR under Sections 74, 75, and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which cover assault, sexual harassment, and stalking.
  • Special police teams are analyzing CCTV footage from multiple angles to identify the suspect, with the only notable clue being his purple T-shirt.
  • The case highlights ongoing concerns about women's safety in Bengaluru’s tech corridors, where bystander apathy and insufficient public vigilance persist despite high foot traffic and surveillance.