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Bengaluru Man Arrested After Viral Assault on Woman Who Ended Relationship

Bengaluru police swiftly arrested a 29-year-old man after a video of him brutally assaulting a woman in public went viral on social media. The accused, Naveen Kumar, attacked the victim after she blocked him and refused to continue a relationship that began on Instagram. The complaint details a horrific assault involving dragging, thrashing, and attempts to tear the victim's clothes, following a pattern of stalking and harassment. Police booked the accused under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and made the arrest within a day of the complaint being filed.

Key Points: Bengaluru Man Arrested for Assaulting Woman After Breakup

  • Assault captured on viral video
  • Relationship began on Instagram
  • Accused arrested within 24 hours
  • Case filed under new BNS laws
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Jilted lover arrested for assaulting woman in Bengaluru

A jilted lover in Bengaluru was arrested for a brutal public assault, captured on viral video, after the victim refused to continue their relationship.

"He thrashed her, dragged her on the road, pulled her clothes and attempted to tear them during the assault. - Victim's Police Complaint"

Bengaluru, Dec 24

Bengaluru Police have arrested a jilted lover for allegedly assaulting a young woman in full public view after she refused to continue a relationship with him.

A video of the brutal assault on the woman went viral on social media on Wednesday, raising serious concerns about the safety of women in the city.

The accused has been identified as 29-year-old Naveen Kumar, a resident of Billamaranahalli in the Yelahanka locality of Bengaluru.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused and the victim befriended each other on Instagram and later entered into a relationship.

Recently, the victim blocked the accused's mobile number and social media accounts.

Police said the frustrated accused tried to speak to the woman near her PG hostel. After she rejected his requests, he allegedly got into an altercation with her and attacked her.

The viral video shows Naveen arriving at the spot in a car and assaulting the woman. It also shows him fleeing the scene in the same vehicle. During the attack, the accused is seen trying to snatch the victim's vanity bag, rummaging through it, throwing it away, and escaping.

Police said the accused and the victim came into contact through Instagram in 2024 and were in a relationship. During the course of their relationship, Naveen allegedly forced the woman to continue the relationship. Police also said the two had disputes over financial matters.

The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Monday on Ullal Main Road, in front of a PG hostel, within the limits of the Jnanabharathi police station.

In her complaint, the young woman stated that the accused attacked her for refusing to entertain his request to be in a relationship with him. She alleged that he thrashed her, dragged her on the road, pulled her clothes and attempted to tear them during the assault.

Police further said that the accused had been stalking the victim, following her wherever she went. He allegedly abused her using vulgar language, physically assaulted her and harassed her repeatedly.

Based on the complaint, the police booked the accused under relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused was arrested within 24 hours of the complaint, police added.

The accused was arrested by a team led by DCP (South West) Anita Haddannanavar, Assistant Commissioner of Police Basavaraj Teli, and Jnanabharathi Police Station Inspector M.S. Ravi.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Meeting on Instagram, disputes over money... this sounds like a very messy situation from the start. Not justifying the assault at all—that is 100% wrong and criminal. But young people really need to be more careful about who they connect with online. Parents should talk to their kids about this.
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Anita H
As a Bengaluru resident, this shakes my sense of security. This used to be such a safe city for women. Now, every other day there's news of harassment. The police did a good job arresting him quickly, but we need more patrols and better street lighting in areas like PG hostels.
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Siddharth J
The fact that he felt bold enough to do this in public view is the most frightening part. What were the bystanders doing? We as a society need to step up and intervene, not just record videos. Shame on him. Hope the new BNS sections ensure he gets the punishment he deserves.
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Kavya N
"Jilted lover" is such a mild term for a violent criminal. He's a stalker and an attacker. The language in media should reflect the severity of the crime. My heart goes out to the woman. No one should have to go through this for simply saying no. 😔
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Michael C
While the arrest is commendable, I hope the investigation is thorough. The article mentions financial disputes. That could be a key motive beyond just "rejection." The police need to ensure a strong case is built so he can't get away easily. Justice must be served.

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