Bengaluru: The Divya Suresh harassment case has sparked fresh concerns over women’s safety in Bengaluru after the Kannada actress and former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant alleged that she and her cousin were harassed by an unidentified man while walking to their car late on Sunday night.
According to Divya Suresh, the incident occurred at around 11:30 pm when the two were returning to their parked vehicle. She claimed the man began following them and allegedly made obscene gestures despite being confronted.
Sharing the experience through her Instagram Story, the actress described the incident as disturbing and questioned the effectiveness of safety measures for women in the city.
Divya Suresh Harassment Case: Actress Alleges Man Followed Her and Cousin
In her social media post, Divya stated that she and her cousin immediately noticed the man’s behaviour and confronted him. However, she alleged that he continued following them until they managed to enter their vehicle.
Tonight, my cousin and I were walking to our car at around 11.30 pm when a man started following us. While following us, he was openly touching himself. We noticed it immediately and called him out, but he still didn’t stop. He continued until we got into our car,” she wrote.
She further said that no woman should have to experience such harassment simply because she is walking at night.
Tagging the Bengaluru Police, Divya questioned the city’s safety measures, asking, “Where is the safety we keep being promised?”
Video Shared on Instagram Captured the Alleged Incident
Divya also uploaded a video on her Instagram Story documenting the alleged incident. Although the Story has since expired, the video reportedly showed her recording the man while her cousin pointed towards him and highlighted his behaviour.
In the footage, Divya can be heard saying that she was documenting the incident, while her cousin urged her to observe the man’s actions. According to the actress, the individual allegedly continued following them until they entered their vehicle.
She also claimed that the man remained near their car even after they locked themselves inside, prompting her cousin to suggest contacting the police.
As of now, Bengaluru Police have not issued any official statement regarding the allegations or confirmed whether a formal complaint has been registered.
Incident Renews Debate on Women’s Safety in Bengaluru
The alleged harassment has once again drawn attention to concerns surrounding women’s safety in Bengaluru, particularly incidents occurring during late-night hours in public spaces.
The actress’s social media post received attention online, with many users expressing concern over the alleged incident and calling for stronger policing and quicker action against harassment in public places.
The case also highlights the growing role of social media in bringing alleged incidents of harassment into the public domain, especially when victims seek immediate attention from authorities by tagging official police handles.
Whether the matter progresses into a formal police investigation will likely depend on the filing of an official complaint and the availability of evidence, including any video recordings or CCTV footage from the area.
Who Is Divya Suresh?
Divya Suresh is a Kannada actress who gained widespread recognition after participating in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 8, hosted by actor Kiccha Sudeepa in 2021.
Before entering films, she worked as a model and won the Miss India South title in 2017. She later made her film debut with #9, Hilton Cross and has appeared in Kannada films including Rowdy Baby, Kempu Haladi Hasiru, and Hiranya.
She is also known for her performances in television serials such as Nanna Hendthi MBBS and Jodi Hakki.
With Bengaluru Police yet to issue an official response, the incident has added to the ongoing public conversation about women’s safety and the need for stronger measures to prevent harassment in urban public spaces.
Also Read: Fake Merchant Navy Officer Arrested for Duping Indore Woman of ₹26.86 Lakh Through Matrimonial Scam
Follow for more updates: www.instagram.com/imnindia.news/
Leave a comment