India, Nov. 12 -- A Bengaluru neighbourhood was left in shock after a man allegedly attempted to sexually assault a specially-abled woman who was alone at home. The incident took place on November 9 in MR Nagar under the jurisdiction of the Audugodi Police.

According to investigators, the accused, identified as Vignesh alias Dadu, was reportedly high on marijuana when he forced open the door latch and entered the house, India Today reported.

The woman, who has difficulty speaking and walking, was left partially undressed when her mother returned from a wedding function.

India Today reported that the woman's mother immediately raised an alarm after spotting Vignesh hiding near the door. Local residents rushed to the spot, caught the acc...