Night of terror: Three arrested for assault, vandalism spree in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Three men have been arrested by VV Puram police for going on a rampage in the early hours, threatening and assaulting passers-by with wooden logs and smashing parked two-wheelers in a shocking display of hooliganism.

The incident happened on Magadi Venkatappa Road on May 20. CCTV footage capturing their acts went viral on social media, prompting police to register a suo motu case and arrest the trio identified as Abhishek, 26, Puneeth, 25, and Umesh, 25.

It all started with Abhishek, who allegedly assaulted his sister-in-law for lodging a complaint against his brother over domestic violence a month ago. The woman had an inter-religious marriage with Abhishek’s brother six years ago, who left the house after the complaint, while she continued to stay on one of the floors in her in-laws’ house.

Abhishek blamed her for the issues and insisted on her leaving the house. On May 19, he allegedly fought with her and assaulted her. She later went to her maternal house out of fear. Abhishek and his friends, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, went near her house and created a ruckus on the road. They stopped a passer-by, Vignesh, around 4am on May 20, assaulted him with a wooden log, and allegedly threatened to kill him.

Not stopping there, they turned their aggression towards vehicles parked outside a residence, damaging multiple two-wheelers, causing property damage and leaving residents terrified.

The trio was arrested on May 23 and remanded to judicial custody. Abhishek’s sister-in-law also filed a complaint alleging assault.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026