In a swift action, the Sudduguntepalya police on Saturday arrested three youth for harassing a motorcycle-borne woman and followed her on a two-wheeler in BTM Layout on Thursday night.
The incident occurred at midnight on December 25 when the woman was riding her scooter alone. A passer-by noticed the act and recorded it on his mobile phone which went viral on social media. As per the report which was tagged to the city police online account, the accused riding on a motorcycle, without helmets, followed the woman for nearly two km, riding recklessly and attempting to intimidate her.
The accused were seen swerving the motorcycle close to the woman’s scooter and blocking her path at several points, creating panic and fear. The woman, who was wearing a helmet, managed to continue riding despite the harassment.
A motorist driving behind recorded the incident on video and shared it on social media, tagging the Bengaluru Traffic Police. The footage shows the bikers violating traffic rules and engaging in dangerous riding.
The video triggered widespread outrage online, with netizens demanding strict action against those involved. The police based on the registration number of the bike, tracked down the accused identified as Roshan, 19, Ayan, 19, and Rihan khan, 18.
Roshan and Ayan were employees at a chicken shop, while Rihan was working in a garage in the BTM layout first stage.
Published – December 27, 2025 07:53 pm IST
