'We tried getting help. No one cared': Bengaluru women share shocking video of being stalked by 'creepy men'
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Three women in Bengaluru have gone public with a chilling experience that unfolded in broad daylight. In a now-viral Instagram video, they alleged being stalked and followed by a group of unknown men after leaving Rameshwaram Cafe in JP Nagar. The video was posted by Instagram user @suha_hana88 with the caption "3 creepy men, 3 traumatised girls."One of the women, recording as events unfolded, says in the clip, "They are following us now. Early in the morning, we went to Rameshwaram Cafe. While walking in JP Nagar, we noticed a few men trailing us. They followed us on foot, then stopped their car in front of us just as our Rapido arrived. As soon as we got on, they started chasing us again. We tried speaking to an auto driver nearby, but he ignored us completely. We finally managed to lose them in traffic."The camera turns at points to show the car allegedly tailing them, and their voices tremble with fear.In the video, the women repeat how frightened they are. One of them says the incident has left them "scared and traumatised." Towards the end of the video, she adds, "We've reached home safely and now we're going to sleep, because this has been deeply traumatic for us."Another woman in the video says, "We realised there were people who were with us at Rameshwaram, and now they are following us." As they speak, they point to a silver car in the background. "They stopped their car right in front of us. The moment we got into the auto, they started chasing us in the same car," one of them explains.The group's attempt to get help from a nearby auto driver was unsuccessful. They say he simply ignored them and drove away, even after they tried to explain the situation.The video struck a nerve online. While many expressed outrage, others offered practical tips. Some users shared similar stories of being followed in public spaces, reflecting just how common such encounters are becoming.One user commented, "This is so true... it gives chills when they start following."Another wrote, "Girls in such situations when its day time try to stay in a populated area, take a circular path to see if they are still following. And don't go straight to ur home. You would not want them to know where u live. If you see them still following the go straight to the police station. You may or may not inform the nearest police but in most of the cases you stopping at the police station will get rid of them. I am glad that all of you are safe now. Take care and be alert."A third user added bluntly, "Girl, please don't hesitate to disclose their vehicle registration number."The comment section didn't just stop at outrage. Some users opened up about their own unsettling encounters.One woman wrote, "Apparently he was following me for a very long time, I didn't realise it. A couple of them reached out while I was walking back home with a colleague. They cornered us, luckily the PCR van was patrolling and took charge."Another user pointed out, "Women will literally share their experience about being harassed and stalked and some men will still find a way to blame them as a victim."Although the women haven't confirmed whether a formal police complaint has been lodged, the calls to do so are growing louder. Many users stressed that documenting these encounters is essential. It not only holds potential offenders accountable but may also encourage others to speak out.So far, there's been no official police statement or report linked to the incident. But the video has already served a purpose. It has lit a fresh fire under the ongoing debate about how public spaces in Indian cities treat women — not just through the actions of stalkers, but also through the silence of bystanders.This isn't an isolated event. Public harassment and stalking remain painfully common across Indian cities, and the responses from authorities and the public are often inconsistent. What's more disturbing is the passive role many bystanders play in such moments. In this case, the auto driver's refusal to engage was not just unhelpful — it highlighted a deep-rooted apathy.The women's decision to document and share the incident was courageous. It made something personal into something public. It forced a conversation.But whether that conversation will lead to action is a question still waiting to be answered.
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