Bengaluru police have arrested two 14-year-old minors for allegedly filming women using the washroom at Urvashi theatre. The minors were apprehended after the victim reported the incident to the Kalasipalya police.
Key Details:
- Incident: On August 10, during a film interval, a woman noticed a phone camera hovering over her washroom stall at Urvashi theatre.
- Complaint: The woman saw a shadow of a hand moving above her stall and, upon exiting, saw the suspects fleeing.
- Action Taken:
- Recovery: The mobile phone used for filming was recovered and sent for forensic analysis.
- Legal Proceedings: A case was filed under Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with unauthorized capturing and dissemination of private images.
- Investigation: CCTV footage from the theatre helped police track down the suspects.
Recent Similar Incident:
- Date: August 12
- Location: A coffee cafe chain in North Bengaluru
- Details: An employee was arrested for hiding a phone camera in the cafe’s toilet.
The arrests underscore ongoing concerns about privacy and safety in public spaces, with authorities calling for increased vigilance and preventive measures.
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