Bengaluru, July 25 -- An alarming case of public sexual assault recently unfolded in Bengaluru, where an 18 year old college student endured a traumatic attack at the hands of a stranger while shopping. The incident happened in the Nagawara area on the evening of July 11, between 7:45 and 8:00 pm, as the young woman parked her scooter and waited to cross a road near a grocery store, News 18 reported.

During this ordinary outing, a man suddenly approached her from behind and forcibly embraced her. Despite her efforts to resist, the assailant tightened his grip, proceeded to kiss her, and even bit her lip, inflicting injury. He continued to touch her inappropriately and tried to undress her, as stated by police officials in the report.

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