'Such Incidents Happen In Big Cities': Karnataka HM G Parameshwara's Remarks On Bengaluru Molestation Video Sparks Row

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stirred controversy on Monday while reacting to a disturbing incident in which a man was seen groping a woman on a street in Bengaluru, before fleeing from the spot. Parameshwara said that such incidents happen in big cities like Bengaluru.

The minister said that the Police are working to maintain peace in the city. "Police are working continuously round-the-clock ignoring rain and cold. That is why there is peace in Bengaluru. In a big city like Bengaluru, here and there incidents like this do take place," the Minister said.

The minister directed Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda to strengthen patrolling on a daily basis. He added that he regularly tells the police commissioner that they have to be alert, the beat system should be followed regularly and monitoring should be enhanced.

"I tell him that patrolling should happen in every area in a disciplined and effective way. We take action as per law. The beat system has to be made very effective. That is the reason that I directed the police commissioner about it," Parameshwara told reporters.

Parameshwara's Remarks:

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed the Siddaramaih government in the state over the state home minister's remark. "This is such an insensitive remark. Is he normalising sexual assault and crimes against women? He is shying away from responsibility and doesn't want to be accountable," BJP spokesperson Prashanth G said as reported by NDTV.

Bengaluru Molestation Incident:

On April 3, a woman was molested by an unidentified man while walking on a deserted street late at night. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 3, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, sparking outrage over women's safety in the city.

In the CCTV, it could be seen that two women were walking on a street in the BTM layout area. The video shows the man approached her from behind and grabbed her. He then physically assaulted and molested the woman. The police have registered an FIR under Sections 74, 75, and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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