Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Woman Traffic Cop Body-Shamed, Assaulted On Duty; 4 Booked
A woman police officer in Bengaluru whose job is to manage traffic was at work when some people began making fun of the way she looks, which is called body-shaming.
They did not stop at mean words — they also hurt her.
This happened while she was on duty.
Four people have been officially accused, or booked, for what happened.
One of the accused is named Hemanth Reddy.
He said he was a lawyer and argued with the officer.
He is also accused of holding and pulling her hand.
Another accused person, named Rahul, was called to the spot and also pushed the officer around.
The police are now handling the complaint about this incident.
It is never okay to insult or hurt someone who is doing their job, and the accused now have to face consequences.
A woman traffic police officer in Bengaluru was body-shamed and assaulted while on duty.
Four people were booked in connection with the incident.
Accused Hemanth Reddy allegedly identified himself as a lawyer and argued with the PSI.
Hemanth Reddy allegedly held and pulled the officer's hand while she was on duty.
Another accused, Rahul, allegedly manhandled the officer after being called to the spot.
- Who
- A woman traffic police officer (PSI) in Bengaluru; the accused include Hemanth Reddy and Rahul, with four people booked in total.
- What
- The officer was body-shamed, argued with, and physically assaulted while on duty.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated; the article reports the incident involved body-shaming and alleged assault by the accused.
- Incident
- Body-shaming and assault of a woman traffic police officer on duty
- Location
- Bengaluru
- People booked
- 4
- Accused named
- Hemanth Reddy and Rahul
- Hemanth Reddy's alleged role
- Identified himself as a lawyer; argued with the PSI; held and pulled her hand
- Rahul's alleged role
- Manhandled the officer after being called to the spot
- Victim
- Woman traffic police officer (PSI)