Bengaluru: A hair stylist from Assam was beaten up in Mico Layout police limits in the city. The police arrested the accused, Venkatesh (33), and sent him to jail.
The police have identified the victim as Samar Mahilary who has been staying at Bilekahalli for over four years. The accused Venkatesh resides opposite Mahilary’s house.
Mahilary, in his complaint, said that he was returning home from work on Thursday evening when Venkatesh, who was in an inebriated condition, questioning him about Debojit, who frequented the building. When Samar pleaded ignorance, Venkatesh allegedly attacked him. When his friends came to his rescue, they were also allegedly attacked by Venkatesh.
After receiving a complaint from Mahilary, the Mico Layout police arrested Venkatesh. The police said that Venkatesh, an alcoholic and unemployed, used to quarrel with neighbours.
Mahilary has alleged that Venkatesh harasses women from the north-east and even threatens their children.
