Bengaluru, Dec 24 (NationPress) The police in Bengaluru have taken into custody a spurned lover who reportedly attacked a young woman in broad daylight after she declined to resume their relationship.

A video showcasing the violent incident quickly gained traction on social media on Wednesday, sparking significant concerns regarding the safety of women in the area.

The suspect is identified as 29-year-old Naveen Kumar, residing in Billamaranahalli, located in the Yelahanka district of Bengaluru.

Initial inquiries indicated that the suspect and victim had connected through Instagram, which eventually led to a romantic relationship.

However, the victim recently blocked him on both her mobile and social media platforms.

According to police reports, the agitated suspect attempted to engage with the woman near her PG hostel. Following her rejection of his advances, he purportedly became confrontational and assaulted her.

The viral footage depicts Naveen arriving at the location in a car, attacking the woman, and subsequently fleeing in the same vehicle. During the assault, he is observed attempting to seize the victim's vanity bag, rifling through its contents, discarding it, and making his escape.

Authorities disclosed that the pair had initially connected via Instagram in 2024 and had been in a relationship. Throughout their time together, Naveen allegedly pressured the woman to maintain the relationship. Police also noted that financial disagreements had contributed to their conflicts.

The incident transpired around 3 p.m. on Monday along Ullal Main Road, directly in front of a PG hostel, within the jurisdiction of the Jnanabharathi police station.

In her report, the woman conveyed that the accused attacked her for refusing to entertain his advances to renew their relationship. She claimed he physically assaulted her, dragged her along the road, and attempted to tear her clothing during the attack.

Further investigations revealed that the accused had been stalking the victim, following her consistently. He was reported to have verbally abused her with offensive language and subjected her to repeated harassment and physical violence.

Acting on the complaint, the police charged the suspect under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The arrest occurred within 24 hours of the initial report, police confirmed.

The arrest was executed by a team led by DCP (South West) Anita Haddannanavar, Assistant Commissioner of Police Basavaraj Teli, and Inspector M.S. Ravi of the Jnanabharathi police station.