A 25-year-old woman was allegedly sexually harassed and robbed of her mobile phone by an unidentified man while she was out walking her dog on the night of November 7, police said on Monday.
The incident took place around 10.30 pm in Upakar Layout. As per the FIR, the man approached the woman, asked if he could pet her dog, and started a conversation. When she tried to walk away, he allegedly touched her inappropriately. After she pushed him away, he attempted to grope her again, prompting her to hit him.
Amid the scuffle, her mobile phone fell to the ground. As she began shouting for help, the accused snatched the fallen phone and fled the spot.
Police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
