Social media influencer booked for sexual harassment in Bengaluru
A Kannada social media influencer known as 'Amuku Dumuku Manja' has been booked by Bengaluru police for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. The charges follow an incident at a pub where he allegedly behaved inappropriately with staff and later issued threats.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding the accountability of social media influencers and the enforcement of harassment laws in public spaces.
The Annapoorneshwari Nagar police have registered an FIR against Kannada social media influencer Manju, who is popularly known by his catchphrase ‘Amuku Dumuku Manja’, on the charges of sexual harassment, abusive behaviour, and criminal intimidation.
According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place a few days ago during the promotion of a pub, where Manju had reportedly consumed alcohol and behaved inappropriately with a female server.
The complainant alleged that the influencer held the woman’s hand, pulled her towards him, and asked her ‘what her rate was’. According to the complaint, he allegedly forced another woman to take a selfie with him, and when she refused, he verbally abused her using obscene language.
The complainant alleged that after a video regarding the incident was posted on social media, Manju called and issued death threats.
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