A girl molested by a young man in a public area in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – In a shocking incident, a young man attempted to rape a girl in broad daylight on a busy road near Suddaguntepalya, BTM Layout, in Bengaluru. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, bringing to light the alarming state of women’s safety in the city.

Following the incident, the accused fled the scene, prompting swift action from the Karnataka Police, who have registered a case and launched a full-scale investigation.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among citizens, with many questioning the effectiveness of law enforcement and the government’s commitment to ensuring public safety—especially for women. (This is a matter of deep shame for the police and administration. – Editor).

“Such incidents will happen in big cities!” – Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara

Editorial Perspective

But the real question is – will crime ever reduce in a state governed by such a mindset?
Is this not a punishment for the people who elect such leaders?

Following the circulation of a viral video capturing an attempted sexual assault in Bengaluru, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has come under sharp criticism for his insensitive response. Addressing the incident, he remarked that “such incidents are bound to happen in big cities”, further stating that “whatever legal action is required in this regard will be taken as per the law,” according to a report by India Today.

Editorial Perspectives

• The increasing prevalence of criminal activities in Karnataka over the past few years has raised serious concerns, with many pointing out that such incidents have surged since the Congress government came to power. It won’t be surprising if the public thinks that the current government is more aligned with criminals’ interests than the ordinary people’s welfare. In a democracy, it is the right and responsibility of the people to hold such a government accountable and demand its removal if it fails to protect the public from such rising criminal activities.
• Girls must take up self-defence training and not be under the illusion that the government or police will always be there to protect them, but to empower themselves to face any threat with courage and confidence.