8 Men detained in Kammanahalli molestation case

Eight persons were detained by Banaswadi police on Wednesday in connection with the molestation of a woman in Kammanahalli in the early hours of January 1.

CCTV grab which shows a woman being molested by two men in Kammanahalli on Sunday

BENGALURU: Eight persons were detained by Banaswadi police on Wednesday in connection with the molestation of a woman in Kammanahalli in the early hours of January 1.

The shocking incident had been captured by a CCTV camera in the locality and drew widespread outrage after visuals went viral. The footage was provided by an alert citizen, said City Police Commissioner Praveen Sood.

1) CCTV images show the victim walking while a man gets down from his friend’s bike; 2) He approaches the woman and reaches out for her; 3) He is seen forcefully embracing her; 4) The man then drags her to the two-wheeler and the duo attempt to disrobe her; 5) They then throw her on the street; 6) The men finally leave

On Wednesday, Hemanth Nimbalkar, additional commissioner of police (east), formed teams headed by East DCP Ajay Hillori and north-east DCP P S Harsha, and picked up 12 persons for questioning. Police detained the persons based on mobile phone activity in the specific location during the time. Four of them were let off after questioning.

Police said the suspects are locals and may have known or seen the victim before. The men followed the victim before groping her. Another woman who was with the victim while getting down from the auto had reached the residence before the victim could.

Taking advantage of this, the men attacked her.  Nimbalkar said, “We have registered a suo motu case. Teams have been formed to nab the accused and we have some leads. We will crack the case very soon.”