Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Shopkeeper Arrested After Assaulting Woman
In Bengaluru, shop owner Babu Lal was arrested after assaulting a woman.
The police initially arrested the woman based on Babu Lal's complaint of theft.
Later, a video showed Babu Lal kicking and assaulting the woman.
Bystanders asked him to stop.
The police then arrested Babu Lal and his associate.
The Karnataka State Commission for Women has asked for a report on the police's actions.
Both the shopkeeper and the woman were put in judicial custody.
A shop owner named Babu Lal was arrested in Bengaluru for assaulting a woman.
The assault was captured on video and shared on social media.
The woman was previously arrested for theft, based on a complaint by Babu Lal.
Babu Lal and his associate Mahendra were arrested after the video surfaced.
The Karnataka State Commission for Women has taken notice of the incident.
- Who
- Babu Lal, Mahendra, and a woman
- What
- Babu Lal arrested for assaulting a woman after an alleged theft.
- When
- September 21 and onwards
- Where
- Bengaluru, Avenue Road
- Why
- The shopkeeper accused the woman of stealing saris from his shop.
Shopkeeper's Actions
Legal Process
Use of Force
Shopkeeper's Actions
The shopkeeper physically assaulted the woman.
Legal Process
The shopkeeper should have contacted the police rather than using force.
- Incident
- Shopkeeper arrested for assaulting a woman
- Location
- Bengaluru, Avenue Road
- Accusation
- Theft of saris
- Perpetrator
- Babu Lal and his associate Mahendra
- Charges
- Assault, theft
- Action
- Police and court involvement
Sources
Video: Bengaluru Shopkeeper Assaults Woman For Stealing Rs 90,000 Sarees
Woman Stole Sarees Worth Thousands From Bengaluru Shop. How She Was Caught
Bengaluru shocker: Shopkeeper brutally kicks, drags woman over alleged ‘saree’ theft at Avenue Road
Woman caught stealing sarees worth Rs 90,000, beaten by shopkeeper in Bengaluru