“I Hate This City”: Pune Woman Reports Harassment in Bengaluru, Groped at Cafe and Faces Workplace Misconduct
"I Hate This City": Pune Woman Reports Harassment in Bengaluru, Groped at Cafe and Faces Workplace Misconduct
A recent incident of harassment in Bengaluru has sparked outrage on social media, highlighting concerns about women’s safety in the city. A woman, who recently moved to Bengaluru from Pune, reported being groped by an unknown man while waiting at the security entrance of Rameshwaram Cafe in Whitefield. She reacted by shouting, causing the man to flee. In a post on Reddit, she expressed her frustration, saying, “I hate it here. I hate this city.”
The woman also recounted multiple incidents of harassment she has faced since moving to Bengaluru. She reported receiving inappropriate advances from her mentor at work, who attempted to initiate an intimate relationship, and mentioned that she had received unsolicited messages from an HR representative. Additionally, she recalled an unsettling encounter in HSR Layout, where a man on a bike shouted vulgar comments at her.
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The Reddit post drew significant attention, with users expressing anger and concern for the woman’s safety. Many urged her to file a police complaint and document evidence if possible. “This country is doomed beyond repair,” one commenter lamented. Others voiced their dismay over the state of women’s safety in Bengaluru, with one user noting, “Hate to see our city going down so bad, making it unsafe for women.” Many commenters encouraged the woman to continue speaking up, with one user adding, “Please don’t stop speaking up and creating a scene so people around can help.”
