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Bengaluru Woman Attacked After Love Proposal Rejection
24 Dec
Summary
- Woman harassed and assaulted on Ullal Main Road after rejecting a proposal.
- Accused Naveen Kumar reportedly followed the victim after she refused him.
- Gnanabharathi Police have registered an FIR and are searching for the accused.
A distressing incident unfolded on Bengaluru's Ullal Main Road on December 22, where a woman was allegedly subjected to sexual harassment and assault. The victim reported that the accused, identified as Naveen Kumar, approached her in a car and forcibly harassed her after she declined his romantic advances. Video evidence appears to show him striking her head. This event occurred under the Gnanabharathi Police Station's jurisdiction, near Gnanajyothi Nagar.
The woman stated that her acquaintance with Naveen Kumar began via Instagram on September 30, 2024. Their initial contact reportedly escalated to harassment when Kumar began persistently pressuring her to accept his proposal. Despite her attempts to distance herself, including changing her job, the accused allegedly continued to follow her and appear near her residence.
Following the victim's complaint, the Gnanabharathi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR). Authorities have launched a search operation to apprehend Naveen Kumar and bring him to justice. The incident has caused concern and highlights the ongoing issue of harassment faced by women.
