Dutch YouTuber Harassed In Bengaluru: Accused Arrested After Video Goes Viral | Here's What Had Happened
In a case related to the manhandling of a Dutch YouTuber near Bengaluru's Chickpet market, police have arrested the accused who assaulted him. A case has been registered against the person, identified as Navab Hayath Sharif, under Karnataka Police Act Section 92.
Man who manhandled Dutch YouTuber In Bengaluru Arrested
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Police arrested the man who manhandled and assaulted a Dutch YouTuber near Bengaluru's Chickpet market after the video of the incident went viral, creating a buzz on social media. The incident drew widespread condemnation and taking swift action, police arrested the accused.
Bengaluru Police tweeted the videos of the incident and said, "Action has been taken in connection with this incident and the concerned have been arrested. Strict action will be taken against them. Such misbehavior with foreign tourists will not be tolerated."
Laxman B Nimbargi, DCP of the West Division in Bengaluru, said that a case has been registered against the person, identified as Navab Hayath Sharif, under Karnataka Police Act Section 92.
Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, B. Dayananda also tweeted, stating, "It's an old video which has come into circulation now. The person harassing in the video has been identified, traced, and action taken. No scope for such highhandedness in Naamma Bengaluru against anybody."
Pertaining to this, action has been taken and the concerned person rounded up. Strict action will be taken against him. No such misbehaviour with foreign tourists will be tolerated. https://t.co/EsrOvP4gZ7
— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) June 12, 2023
Dutch YouTuber Manhandled: What Had Happened?
This comes after Pedro Mota, in his YouTube video, narrated his harrowing experience, with the caption, "Foreigner traveling in India experiences the thieves market in Bangalore, also known as the Sunday market or chor bazaar. But exploring the area started out on the wrong foot as an angry man attacked me by grabbing and twisting my hand and arm, lunging after me as I tried to escape."
The video footage shows him filming a vlog in the bustling market area when the accused grabbed his hand. The vlogger can be seen greeting the man with a polite "Namaste, sir," but the man forcefully grabs Pedro's hand and begins shouting and asking him why was he shooting there. He tries to grab the camera as well to stop the recording.
The YouTuber somehow manages to escape. The incident happened a few days ago but only came to the light when Pedro uploaded the video on YouTube. Netizens were enraged to see the treatment being given to him despite being polite.
Despite the incident, Pedro also shared some positive encounters, mentioning the delicious street food he enjoyed and the friendly locals he met during his visit.
