Kerala youth arrested in Bengaluru for stealing women’s innerwear, self-videos

January 21, 2026

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police arrested a 23-year-old native of Kerala on Wednesday for allegedly stealing women’s undergarments and filming himself wearing them. The accused, identified as Amul, is residing in the Hebbagodi police station limits in the city.

Accused Caught on CCTV Stealing Clothes From Balconies

The accused was apprehended after local CCTV footage recorded his movements in residential lanes, a senior police officer confirmed. Police said Amul targeted houses and balconies where clothes were hung out to dry, ensuring no one was watching before fleeing with women’s undergarments.

During interrogation, police recovered a large quantity of stolen women’s undergarments from his residence. He told investigators that he had hidden them after stealing them from various houses. A digital forensic examination of his mobile phone revealed multiple videos of him wearing the stolen clothes. Amul reportedly told investigators that he felt “intoxicated” while wearing the garments.

Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Hebbagodi police registered a suo motu case under Sections 303(2) (theft), 329(4) (house trespass), and 79 (acts intended to insult the modesty or intrude upon the privacy of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

Similar Incidents Raise Concern

In March 2025, Tumakuru police arrested a 25-year-old software engineer for stealing innerwear belonging to female students. CCTV footage corroborated his confession, though he was later released on bail as victims chose not to file formal complaints.

In a separate incident, Hebbagodi police also arrested another 23-year-old man on January 19 this year for allegedly wearing women’s innerwear in public places, posing obscenely, and causing public nuisance, triggering fear and concern among women.