Mon Apr 07 08:11:17 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru Groping Incident Sparks Outrage, Minister’s Response Fuels Fire

**Bengaluru, India** – A shocking CCTV video showing a man groping a woman on a Bengaluru street has ignited public anger, further fueled by the Karnataka Home Minister’s response. The video, which has gone viral, depicts a man following two women before assaulting one and fleeing. Police have registered a case under sections relating to assault, sexual harassment, and stalking, but are hampered by the victim’s failure to come forward.

Home Minister G Parameshwara, while acknowledging the incident and stating that police are investigating, controversially remarked that such events are inevitable in a large city like Bengaluru. He added that he regularly urges the police commissioner to improve patrolling.

This statement has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition BJP. Party spokesperson Prashanth G called the minister’s comment insensitive and a normalization of sexual assault, accusing him of shirking responsibility. BJP MLA and former deputy chief minister Ashwath Narayan echoed this sentiment, describing the minister’s response as “disgusting” and reflective of his helplessness in addressing the deteriorating law and order situation. He expressed concern over the declining public confidence in the government’s ability to ensure women’s safety. The incident, coupled with the minister’s remarks, has reignited the debate surrounding women’s safety in Bengaluru.

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