Influencer Neha Biswal harassed in Bengaluru

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8: Neha Biswal, a popular Odia influencer residing in Bengaluru, has shared her unsettling experience of being molested by a minor while recording vlog on the streets.

She took to social media to share the experience of harassment. The incident occurred on Tuesday while she was filming a video blog on her way home from work in the BTM Layout area.

According to reports, a young boy on a bicycle approached her and began making lewd gestures. The entire incident was captured on her camera. Sharing her ordeal on Instagram, she expressed shock and disappointment over the incident.

“This has never happened to me before. I feel terrible,” she said in her video post.

Despite the traumatic experience, Biswal has chosen not to file a formal complaint to protect the juvenile’s future.

An Instagram user, @nehabiswal120, has reported facing sexual harassment in BTM Layout, Bengaluru. She claims that while she was walking down the street, a boy on a bicycle approached her, greeted her with a "hi," and then inappropriately touched her before quickly fleeing the… pic.twitter.com/R6qXDnVUc8

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However, she has urged authorities to take appropriate action to prevent such incidents from recurring.

The Bengaluru Police have assured Biswal of their support and have initiated an investigation into the matter. They are currently examining CCTV footage from the area to gather more information.

Captured on camera, the incident has ignited conversations about street safety and the protection of women in the city. Authorities are actively investigating the case.