- April 13, 2025
Bengaluru Molestation Case: Accused Arrested In Kerala After 10-Day Manhunt – News18

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Police had formed two special teams and reviewed over 700 CCTV recordings during the investigation to track him down
In the video, a man is seen deliberately approaching two women, pinning one to a wall and groping her. (Image: X)
The man accused of molesting a woman in, an incident that triggered public outrage after being caught on CCTV, has been arrested in Naduvannur town in Kerala on Sunday, following a 10-day manhunt by the police.
The accused, identified as Santosh, is currently being brought back to Bengaluru. Police had formed two special teams and reviewed over 700 CCTV recordings during the investigation to track him down.
The incident, which occurred on April 3 around 2 am, was captured on CCTV. The footage showed the man groping one of the two women as they walked along the street.
The video quickly went viral on social media, leading to widespread condemnation.