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Pub Molest Accused Arrested from Andhra Pradesh as Daylight Bengaluru Assault Probe Continues

Public outrage over delayed police response has grown following separate grocery, pub molestation incidents that exposed vulnerabilities faced by women in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru assault: The woman was allegedly groped at a pub by an unknown man, following which she approached police.
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and molested by a group of men near Bengaluru.
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Woman Assaulted in Public Near Bengaluru

Overview

  • Anurag, a Bengaluru tech worker, was traced to Andhra Pradesh and arrested for allegedly groping a woman at Hard Rock Cafe on June 21.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage of an alleged June 22 attack in Anekal taluk where intoxicated men surrounded and molested a woman buying groceries.
  • Bannerghatta police have detained a father-son duo, John Richard and Kanikya Swamy, on charges including molestation, assault and criminal intimidation.
  • Local residents and the victim’s gym trainer intervened in both cases, resulting in counter-complaints and assault charges against the trainer.
  • Critics have highlighted initial FIR delays and renewed demands for stronger action against substance-driven harassment in public spaces.