Woman 'harassed, robbed' of mobile phone while walking dog in Bengaluru
Bengaluru(PTI): A 25-year-old woman was allegedly sexually harassed and robbed of her mobile phone by an unidentified person while she was out walking her dog here on November 7 night, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred around 10.30 pm on November 7, when she was walking her dog in Upakar Layout here, they said.
According to the FIR, the man approached her asking if he could pet her dog and initiated a conversation. When she tried to leave, the man suddenly touched her inappropriately. After the woman pushed him away, he again attempted to touch her, prompting her to hit him.
The complainant said her mobile phone fell on the ground during the struggle. When she screamed for help, the man allegedly picked up the phone and fled.
“Based on the complaint, we have registered a case at Jnanabharathi police station on November 8 under sections 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75(2) (sexual harassment), 303(2) (theft), and 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and efforts are being made to identify and nab the suspect,” a senior police officer said.
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Karnataka: Home Department asks motorists to drive on highways with caution to avoid robbery
Belagavi: The Home Department has advised motorists to stay alert while travelling on national and state highways, warning that gangs involved in robbery and extortion have been active in several stretches. It said people should be extra cautious if anyone tries to stop their vehicle in isolated areas.
Replying to an unstarred question on Thursday, the department said Karnataka has recorded 403 highway robbery cases in the past three years. According to the data, national highways saw 81 extortion and 23 robbery cases in 2023, followed by 66 extortion and 16 robbery cases in 2024. Until November 15 this year, 51 extortion and 14 robbery cases have been reported.
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On state highways, 39 extortion and 17 robberies were reported in 2023, while 2024 saw 35 extortion and 22 robbery cases. In 2025 so far, 20 extortion and 19 robbery cases have taken place. The department noted that curbing highway robberies remains a major challenge for the police.
To tackle the issue, police stations have been directed to set up regular checkpoints on stretches of highways passing through their limits. Suspicious individuals and vehicles are being checked. Two-wheelers have been allocated to every station for night patrol, and staff have been instructed to conduct night rounds using vehicles fitted with sirens and red lights.
