Protected First, Assaulted Later: Home Guard Attacked on Bengaluru Road After Advising Woman
A disturbing incident was reported from KR Puram in Bengaluru on Friday evening, where a woman home guard was allegedly assaulted by a young woman following a brief roadside argument. The incident has once again raised concerns over public safety and attacks on uniformed personnel performing their duties. According to police, the incident occurred when a young woman was walking along the road wearing revealing clothes. Some men allegedly passed inappropriate looks at her. At that moment, home guard personnel Lakshmi Narasamma, an elderly woman deployed nearby, intervened and protected the young woman from the men. After ensuring her safety, Lakshmi Narasamma reportedly advised the woman in a calm manner. She cautioned her that the area often witnesses misbehaviour by men and suggested she be cautious for her own safety, explaining that miscreants often target women walking alone. The advice reportedly angered the young woman, identified as Damini alias Mohini. Eyewitnesses stated that ...