Bengaluru woman assaulted near Bellandur's Eco World IT Park, probe initiated

An unsettling incident near the Eco World IT Park in Bellandur has brought attention to women's safety in Bengaluru yet again after a woman reported being assaulted late Wednesday night. 

The incident occurred around 11:40 pm when the victim was returning home from work. Unidentified individuals on a motorcycle struck the woman from behind before quickly escaping, mentioned the filed police report. 

Highlighting a deeply concerning aspect of the incident, the survivor stated that despite the area being populated and her explicit calls for help, nearby witnesses failed to intervene. 

Responding to the incident, Whitefield Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shivakumar confirmed that a formal complaint had been lodged. An FIR (No. 218/2025) has been registered under Sections 74 (assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 78 (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

DCP Shivakumar acknowledged the public setting of the alleged crime and the consequent distress caused to the victim. He reiterated the police department's support for the complainant and commitment to a thorough and swift investigation.

Currently, investigators are analysing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify those involved and piece together the exact sequence of the assault. This latest case surfaces amidst the ongoing public discourse fueled by other recent events impacting women's safety in the region.

Notably, a molestation in BTM Layout last month, captured on video, provoked widespread outcry and led to an arrest in Kerala. Additionally, a Mangaluru bus conductor faced disciplinary action after being filmed engaging in inappropriate conduct with a passenger. Such incidents continue to drive critical conversations about the security measures protecting women in Bengaluru, particularly during nighttime hours. 

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