Three Youth Arrested for Harassing Woman Rider in Bengaluru’s BTM Layout
December 27, 2025
On December 25, in BTM Layout, Bengaluru, three youth were arrested for harassing a woman riding a scooter alone at midnight. The accused, riding a motorcycle without helmets, followed the woman for nearly two kilometers, swerving dangerously close to her and blocking her path multiple times. The woman, wearing a helmet, kept riding despite the frightening chase. A motorist behind recorded the reckless behavior and shared the video on social media tagging Bengaluru Traffic Police. The video went viral, causing public outrage and calls for action. Police identified and arrested the accused as Roshan, 19, Ayan, 19, and Rihan Khan, 18. Roshan and Ayan work at a chicken shop while Rihan is employed in a garage in BTM Layout First Stage. The police took swift action after tracing the bike through its registration number. The incident highlights serious traffic violations and harassment, drawing attention to safety concerns on Bengaluru roads.
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Btm Layout
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