Bengaluru: A couple was harassed and assaulted by five men near a park in Bengaluru, an incident that was caught on camera and widely circulated on Friday. The couple, seen sitting on a scooter facing each other, was confronted by a group questioning their relationship and religion.
The video shows the woman, wearing a burqa, and the man, in an orange t-shirt, being verbally abused. One of the accused allegedly recorded the woman on his phone while questioning her about her family’s knowledge of her whereabouts. The men also confronted the man, asking why he was with a woman from another faith.
In a disturbing moment, one of the men is seen striking the man with what appears to be a wooden log.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Girish confirmed that the woman filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of five accused, including a juvenile. “A case has been registered and investigation is underway,” the DCP said.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge condemned the incident, stating, “We will not tolerate moral policing. This is not Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, or Madhya Pradesh—Karnataka is a progressive state.”