In Bengaluru's outskirts, a 26-year-old woman faced sexual harassment and assault by a group, leading to public outrage after videos surfaced. Police detained John Richard and his father, Kanikya Swamy, following complaints from both sides. The incident occurred when John, allegedly intoxicated, accosted the woman with lewd comments, escalating into a physical assault.
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