Tripura woman alleges harassment by naked man in Bengaluru; Hebbagodi police register suo motu case
Bengaluru: Hebbagodi police have registered a suo motu case after a woman from Tripura alleged that she was harassed by a man who was completely naked and approached her in a car in Bengaluru. The incident came to light after the woman shared a video on Instagram, which later went viral on social media.
The woman, a health professional working at a private hospital in the city, said the incident occurred in broad daylight when the man repeatedly pressured her to enter his vehicle. She managed to escape from the spot and later posted about the incident on her Instagram account, Deccan Herald reported on Tuesday.
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A senior police officer said that a patrolling constable, Vrushabendra, attached to Hebbagodi police station, was alerted by locals about the incident. He viewed the video and informed senior officers. “We have identified the woman, who hails from Tripura and works at a private hospital. She has been asked to give a detailed statement for further action,” DH quoted the officer as saying.
As the incident occurred within the limits of the Hebbagodi police station, police have registered a suo motu case and launched efforts to trace and arrest the suspect, the officer said.
Police have also obtained CCTV footage from the locality to trace the vehicle used by the accused.
In her social media post, the woman reportedly said the incident occurred on January 24 while she was returning home from work. She alleged that despite the presence of passersby, no one came forward to help her, and one person was seen laughing. She also criticised those who dismissed the incident as “reel or real”, stating that such reactions trivialise serious safety concerns faced by women.
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Adequate LPG stock in Chhattisgarh, no need to panic, says CM Sai
Raipur (PTI): Amid reports of shortage of commercial LPG cylinder in several parts of the country due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday assured people that they need not worry about the availability of cooking gas in the state.
He asserted that adequate stock of LPG as well as petrol and diesel was available in the state.
Sai said in a statement that authorities have been directed to regularly monitor stock at gas agencies and keep a close watch on the supply chain. Necessary instructions were issued to officials in all districts to ensure a smooth supply of LPG.
The chief minister instructed officials to take strict action if any complaint of black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders is received.
Sai urged state residents not to pay attention to rumours and to book cooking gas cylinders as per their actual requirement.
The government was fully alert to ensure the availability of essential commodities to citizens, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has issued an advisory to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food businesses across the state, urging them to maintain calm and avoid panic buying.
In the advisory, Taranjeet Singh Hora, president of the association, asked members to maintain coordination and immediately inform it about any major disruption in LPG supply.
He cautioned businesses against hoarding cylinders, saying such practices could worsen the situation for the entire hospitality sector.
The association advised hotels and restaurants to prioritise essential kitchen operations, core menu items and already committed banquet events.
Use electric cooking equipment wherever possible for emergency and staff kitchens such as induction cooktops, electric hot plates, electric rice cookers and kettles, the advisory stated.
