Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bengaluru Man Claims Police Harassment and Extortion
Two men were stopped by police while walking late at night.
The officers questioned them and, after finding nothing suspicious, accused them of being a gay couple.
They were hit with a baton and threatened with arrest if they didn't admit to being gay.
The men did so out of fear.
The police then demanded a bribe, eventually taking ₹15,000 from the men to release them.
The man who shared the story is upset and wants the police to be held accountable.
A man alleges harassment and extortion by Bengaluru police officers.
The incident occurred around 2 AM on July 30 in North Bengaluru.
Police allegedly forced the men to admit they were gay.
Officers initially demanded a ₹5,000 fine, then ₹50,000 as a bribe.
The man shared his experience on Reddit, seeking accountability.
- Who
- A man and his friend were the victims; the perpetrators were Bengaluru police officers.
- What
- A man and his friend were allegedly harassed, assaulted, and extorted by Bengaluru police.
- When
- Around 2 AM on July 30.
- Where
- North Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- The police allegedly extorted the men for money after forcing them to admit to being gay.
Victim's Account
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Alleged Harassment and Extortion
Victim's Account
The men were harassed and extorted by police.
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Coerced Confession
Victim's Account
The police forced the men to admit to being gay.
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- Location of Incident
- North Bengaluru
- Date of Incident
- July 30
- Initial Bribe Demand
- ₹5,000
- Final Bribe Paid
- ₹15,000
- Reddit User
- Prudent-Letterhead40
