A 21-year-old engineering student has lodged a police complaint alleging sexual harassment by a mobile repair shop owner and his assistant in Bengaluru’s HAL area.
Police said a case has been registered and investigation is underway.
Complaint after phone repair visit
According to officers, the student, a resident of Kundalahalli, had visited a shop identified as CELAP to repair her mobile phone.
The shop owner, Sameer, allegedly replaced the phone screen and kept the handset for further camera repair after charging Rs 3,800.
When the student returned a week later, he allegedly made obscene remarks and sexually inappropriate comments, according to the complaint.
Messages sent late at night
Police said the complainant also alleged that on April 6, Sameer called her around 3 am. When the call went unanswered, he allegedly sent WhatsApp messages containing sexually explicit and harassing content.
Later, on April 25, the shop assistant Naushad allegedly began sending similar messages.
The student approached police after what she described as continued harassment by both men.
Police begin probe
HAL Police Station has registered a case against the two accused and questioned them as part of the investigation.
Further legal action will depend on findings during the probe.
Safety reminder for citizens
The case has once again highlighted the importance of reporting harassment and preserving evidence such as call records and messages while seeking police help