Bengaluru influencer accuses 10-year-old boy of groping her at BTM Layout

A social media influencer in Bengaluru has publicly shared a traumatic incident where she was sexually harassed by a minor. She shared her experience in a video that has since gone viral and sparked much discussion on social media. The influencer, Biswal, described how a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle initially approached her with a greeting, but soon touched her inappropriately before quickly fleeing the scene.

The incident, which took place when she was returning home, left her visibly shaken, prompting her to post a tearful video for her Instagram followers, which numbered over four lakh.

According to Biswal, while some bystanders sympathized with her, others asked her to “spare” the boy, insisting his actions were unintentional due to his young age, Live Mint reported. Biswal expressed frustration at the leniency often shown to minors in such cases, explaining that the encounter had deeply affected her.

The post drew a swift response from the Karnataka portfolio to One has to ask: Is it really possible that such incidents can happen so openly on the streets of Bengaluru?”, highlighting the need for increased security measures in public spaces to protect women.

An Instagram user, @nehabiswal120, has reported that he faced sexual harassment in BTM Layout, Bengaluru. She claims that while she was walking down the street, a boy on a bicycle approached her, greeted her with a “hello” and then touched her inappropriately before quickly fleeing… pic.twitter.com/R6qXDnVUc8

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) November 6, 2024

Biswal’s story has sparked mixed reactions online. While many people expressed solidarity with her, others questioned the credibility of her experiences and called her a “drama queen.” Some responses also pointed to a regional divide between North and South, adding a new layer to the social media discourse, as reported by Hindustan Times.

After her initial post, Biswal uploaded a follow-up video, in which she thanked those who had supported her and reaffirmed the importance of public discussions about harassment.