Man Flees After Molesting Woman On Street, CCTV Footage Surfaces; Police Launch Probe (Video)

Bengaluru: A disturbing incident of sexual harassment came to light from Bengaluru, where a woman was molested by an unidentified man while walking on a deserted street late at night. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 3, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, sparking outrage over women’s safety in the city.

CCTV Footage Captures Shocking Assault

According to a report by Aaj Tak, the victim was walking with her friend in a quiet residential colony when a man approached her from behind and grabbed her. The CCTV footage shows the man physically assaulting and molesting the woman. When she resisted, the attacker fled the scene.

The visuals suggest the area was dimly lit and deserted at the time, allowing the perpetrator to take advantage of the lack of bystanders. The incident reportedly occurred in a stretch of the colony that had minimal surveillance or foot traffic, raising concerns about the safety of women in such areas during nighttime.

Police Launch Probe

Despite the evidence of assualt on the CCTV footage, the woman has not yet filed a complaint with the police, as per a report by Aaj Tak. However, authorities have launched an investigation and are currently scanning the footage from multiple cameras installed in and around the vicinity to identify the man.

Police officials also stated that they are awaiting a formal complaint from the victim, but if one is not filed, they will proceed with registering a case suo motu. “We are treating this matter seriously and will take necessary action based on the evidence,” an officer told Aaj Tak.