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Police Arrest Bengaluru Man Accused of Targeting Lone Women at Night

Police used a 112 alert with CCTV to identify the 27-year-old, now charged under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.

Overview

  • Kamakshipalya police say the accused, identified as Vinod T, allegedly stalked women after 6 pm and targeted those walking or riding two-wheelers alone.
  • Investigators describe a pattern of attacks that exploited slowdowns near potholes, with the suspect reportedly grabbing victims, behaving obscenely, and fleeing on a two-wheeler.
  • The case advanced after a December 2 complaint from a woman assaulted near Srinivasa Circle in Sunkadakatte, whose husband tried to catch the attacker before he escaped.
  • A call to emergency number 112 and assistance from Hoysala police led to the arrest, and CCTV footage helped establish the suspect’s identity.
  • Police say the 27-year-old sandwich-outlet worker admitted to similar acts over the past month and has been booked under BNS Sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 352 (intentional insult), with further investigation underway.