Bengaluru Shocking Video: A serious incident of sexual assault in broad daylight has shocked Bengaluru. A woman has alleged through an Instagram post that she and her friend were sexually assaulted on Church Street.
This area is counted among the busiest and congested areas of Bengaluru. The matter came to light when a video recorded by the woman was shared on social media. The video quickly went viral, sparking anger among people online. This incident has raised serious questions regarding the safety of women even during daytime and in crowded places.
Objectionable actions of the accused in viral video
In the viral video, a man is seen repeatedly putting his hand inside his pants while standing in a public place. According to the woman who recorded the video, the man continued doing this despite many people being present around him. After some time he understood that his video was being made. Despite this, he did not stop his actions and continued making obscene gestures. Due to his behaviour, those present there were feeling extremely uncomfortable.
Victim’s statement: Fear of insecurity even in the crowd
The woman who made the video said that the accused followed her and her friend for about half an hour, kept staring at them and doing objectionable acts. All this happened in broad daylight and in the presence of hundreds of people. The woman said that she did not run away immediately, as women are often advised to ignore such matters. They thought that maybe by doing this he would get scared and run away, but it did not happen. After this, when he took out his mobile and started recording, he went away from there.
People’s silence encouraged
The woman said, I was surrounded by people, yet I felt completely unsafe. The accused was neither hiding nor scared, because he did not expect any punishment. People’s silence and fear of uproar promotes people with such disgusting mentality. According to the woman who posted the video, the police have registered an FIR after the complaint. Besides, she herself is fully cooperating with the Bengaluru Police. During investigation, the police said that the accused is often seen on Church Street. Such complaints and videos related to this person have surfaced earlier also. Sources say that this is not the first time. Women are often facing such problems in this area.
People’s anger erupted on social media
Thousands of people have reacted to this video and demanded strict action against the accused. Many users asked why the people present nearby did not intervene. At the same time, those who advised to ignore women were also heavily criticized and it was said that this increases the morale of criminals. Many people tagged Bengaluru City Police and asked, what is the point of public safety if such incidents happen openly in crowded areas?
Police assurance, promise of strict action
Police have said that the matter is being taken seriously. The investigation is ongoing and appropriate legal action will be taken against the accused based on the available evidence and video. Let us tell you that this incident which happened in the middle of the city has once again sparked a debate on women’s safety, social responsibility and culture of silence.