Bengaluru Woman Attacked by Instagram 'Friend' After Rejecting Advances

• A woman in Bengaluru was allegedly groped and slapped by her Instagram 'friend' Naveen Kumar near her PG in Ullal.
• Naveen Kumar befriended the woman on Instagram and pressured her for a relationship, which she rejected.
• On December 22, 2025, he assaulted her, hitting her on the head, back, and neck, and attempted to tear her clothes.
• Police launched a manhunt and arrested Naveen Kumar; an FIR has been registered, and legal action is underway.

Why It Matters: An Instagram 'friend' was arrested in Bengaluru for assaulting a woman who rejected his advances.