A disturbing incident near Nagarahole Circle has come to light, where a man was abducted and assaulted by a group of unidentified individuals in what police have termed a case of mistaken identity.
The victim, identified as Sharath, was standing with his friend Chintan at a roadside tea stall when three men approached them and began questioning him.
Assault triggered by mistaken identity
According to reports, the assailants asked Sharath if he was “Nata.” When he denied it, they accused him of being the son of a person named Nataraj and began assaulting him.
A video of the incident shows the attackers forcibly pushing Sharath into an autorickshaw after a brief altercation.
Brutal attack inside vehicle
Once inside the vehicle, Sharath was repeatedly beaten, sustaining injuries to his face and head. In a further escalation, one of the attackers reportedly used a knife to strike him on his shoulders and legs using the blunt side, leaving him injured and bleeding.
Attackers realise mistake
Police said the attackers realised their mistake only after checking Sharath’s mobile phone. Following this, they abandoned him midway but allegedly threatened him against reporting the incident.
Complaint filed, probe underway
Despite the threats, Sharath approached the Byadarahalli Police Station and filed a complaint.
A case has been registered, and police have launched a search operation to identify and apprehend the accused.
Rising concern over public safety
The incident has raised concerns over public safety and the increasing instances of violence triggered by mistaken identity.
Police have assured swift action and urged citizens to report suspicious activities promptly.