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An alleged moral policing incident has been reported in Lakkoor village, Bengaluru Rural district, where a youth named Yashwanth was assaulted by three men for accompanying a woman named Kausar from their community. The accused, identified as Tahreek Pasha, Sohel Pasha, and Syed Kareem, allegedly stopped the pair, abused and assaulted Yashwanth, recorded the assault on mobile phones, and circulated the video on WhatsApp groups. The video spread widely on social media, causing severe distress to Kausar, who subsequently attempted suicide but survived. Kausar filed a complaint at Dobbspet Police Station, and police have registered a case and are investigating. Efforts are underway to track down the accused. The article also includes helpline numbers for those in distress.
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Source: The Hindu Bureau
An alleged case of moral policing has come to light in Lakkoor village, located under the Dobbspet Police Station limits in Nelamangala taluk, Bengaluru Rural district. A youth was reportedly assaulted by a group of men for accompanying a woman from their community.
Complaint Details
According to the complaint filed by the woman, identified as Kausar, the victim Yashwanth was walking with her when three men — identified as Tahreek Pasha, Sohel Pasha, and Syed Kareem — allegedly stopped them, verbally abused Yashwanth, and physically assaulted him.
Incident and Aftermath
- The accused allegedly recorded the assault on their mobile phones and circulated the video in multiple WhatsApp groups.
- The video reportedly spread widely on social media.
- The accused confronted the pair, called the girl’s family, assaulted the boy, and humiliated the girl.
Following the circulation of the video, Kausar is reported to have become severely distressed and attempted to end her life. She survived the attempt.
Police Response
Kausar has filed a complaint against the accused at the Dobbspet Police Station. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Efforts are underway to track down the accused.
If you are in distress or having suicidal tendencies, please reach out to these helplines:
- TeleMANAS: 1-8008914416 / 14416
- NIMHANS: 08026685948, 9480829670
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