Bengaluru Woman Groped, Dragged by Instagram 'Friend' After Rejecting Proposal

• A Bengaluru woman was allegedly groped and dragged on the road by an Instagram 'friend' after she rejected his proposal.
• The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, near her PG accommodation in Ullal, Jnanajyothinagar.
• Accused Naveen Kumar, who met the victim on Instagram, had been repeatedly pressuring her for a relationship.
• He assaulted her by hitting her head, back, and neck, and attempted to tear her clothes.
• Bengaluru police arrested Naveen Kumar after a manhunt, following the woman's complaint.

Why It Matters: Instagram 'friend' arrested in Bengaluru for assaulting woman who rejected his relationship proposal.