Bengaluru Police Investigate Latest Sexual Harassment Case Near Whitefield IT Park
Two bike-borne suspects targeted a woman late at night, marking the latest in a series of public safety incidents against women in the city.
Overview
- A woman was sexually harassed by two unidentified men on a two-wheeler near Whitefield IT Park in Bengaluru late Wednesday night.
- The suspects followed the woman, grabbed her from behind, and fled the scene; police have registered a case under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act.
- Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to reconstruct the incident and identify the culprits as investigations continue.
- This marks the latest in a string of sexual harassment and assault cases in Bengaluru, including earlier incidents in BTM Layout and Marathahalli this month.
- Public outcry over women's safety persists, with calls for enhanced urban security measures such as better lighting, increased patrolling, and stricter enforcement of laws.