Bengaluru Woman Alleges Sexual Assault By Hairstylist During Home Appointment: Reports

A 50-year-old woman, an executive director at a private firm in Bengaluru, has alleged that she was sexually harassed by a hairstylist during a home service appointment on April 28, according to a report by The Times of India.

The incident occurred at her residence in Ulsoor between 9:45 am and 10:30 am.

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As per her police complaint, the woman stated that the hairstylist - who had been regularly visiting her home for several months - groped her from behind and behaved in an inappropriate manner.

She said she screamed and pushed him away, after which he fled the premises before any family members could intervene.

The man had originally been engaged through an online home service platform in September, and after being impressed with his initial work, she began booking him directly for regular appointments.

On April 27, she contacted him via WhatsApp to schedule a session for the following morning. He arrived as arranged, while her two children, sister, and domestic help were present in the home but occupied with other matters.

According to the complaint, the hairstylist began working on her hair in the living room, but during the session, he allegedly unzipped his trousers and touched her inappropriately. The woman immediately pushed him away and raised an alarm, prompting him to flee the scene.

Police have registered a case under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which relates to acts intended to outrage the modesty of a woman.

The accused has since been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.