Bengaluru assault incident sparks outrage
A 26-year-old beautician in Bengaluru's SRK Layout was harassed by five men—including a water tanker driver, John Richard, and his father, Kanika Swamy alias Anthony—while she was out buying dairy products.
Richard allegedly demanded to know her "price" and slapped her when she refused, as his friends joined in the assault.
Incident caught on CCTV
Even after a friend tried to help, the group kept chasing and attacking her until a gym trainer stepped in and got her to safety.
The men tried to break into the house where she hid, but one of them got injured climbing the wall.
The whole incident was caught on CCTV and went viral online, sparking outrage. Police were slow to act at first but arrested Richard and his father after the video spread.
Later, police also filed a counter-case against the survivor based on a complaint from one accused's mother.
Officials say they're looking into everyone's role as the woman recovers from this traumatic experience.