'Bengaluru locals have harassed us,' man says in viral post
After nearly 10 years in Bengaluru, a 38-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh shared on Reddit that repeated harassment by locals has left him and his family feeling traumatized—so much so that they're now considering a move to Lonavala.
His post, now deleted, struck a chord with many.
'Relocating improved my quality of life'
The man described facing road rage, parking disputes, and rude encounters with auto drivers and shopkeepers.
He also felt let down by unhelpful police responses, especially when language became an issue.
His story opened up a bigger conversation about Bengaluru's changing vibe—others chimed in about rising tensions between locals and migrants, worsening traffic, and high living costs.
Some users said relocating improved their quality of life; places like South Goa were even suggested as calmer alternatives.
The thread also touched on broader concerns like social bitterness and racism in the city.