Rajasthani woman molested in Bengaluru

A woman in Bengaluru was molested by an unknown man while she was out for a morning walk. The incident happened on August 2 at nearly 5 am.
A video of the incident shows the woman standing outside a house when a man approached her from behind. He could then be seen chasing her and groping her on the street.
According to the police, the woman hailed from Rajasthan and used to go out for a walk every morning. She was molested while she was waiting for one of her friends. The assailant was described as wearing a white shirt and pants. He fled the scene immediately.
Police said a case against the man was registered under Sections 76, 78, and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and a manhunt was launched to trace him. They also said the case in this regard was lodged by the woman's husband.
In a statement, DCP South Lokesh Jagalasar said, "The incident is being taken very seriously and the safety and security of women remains our top-most priority. A case has been registered, and the accused will be traced very soon and subjected to legal action. In addition to this, in areas where there is a need for increased police patrolling, suitable action is being taken already."