Kannada Actress Divya Suresh Alleges Late-Night Street Harassment in Bengaluru, Questions Women's Safety (Watch Video)
Kannada actress Divya Suresh, 33, and her cousin faced alleged late-night harassment in Bengaluru on June 28, 2026. The Bigg Boss Kannada star shared her ordeal on Instagram, accusing an unidentified man of following and making obscene gestures, prompting her to tag Bengaluru Police and question women's safety.
Bengaluru has once again come under the spotlight regarding women's safety after prominent Kannada actress Divya Suresh publicly alleged that she and her cousin were subjected to late-night harassment by an unidentified man on the city's streets. The incident, which the actress detailed on her Instagram Story, has sparked renewed conversations and concerns about public safety for women, particularly after dark. Divya Suresh, 33, expressed her distress and directly questioned the authorities on the effectiveness of safety promises. Divya Suresh Hit and Run Case: Bengaluru Police To Question Kannada Actress.
Actress Divya Suresh Shares Harassment Ordeal
According to Divya Suresh's account, the incident unfolded on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 11:30 PM. She and her cousin were walking towards their parked car when an unknown man began to follow them. The actress claimed that the man engaged in overtly obscene behaviour while trailing them.
In her Instagram Story, which included a video of the alleged incident, Divya Suresh wrote, “Tonight, my cousin and I were walking to our car at around 11.30 pm when a man started following us. While following us, he was openly touching himself. We noticed it immediately and called him out, but he still didn't stop. He continued until we got into our car.” The situation escalated even after they managed to get into their vehicle and lock the doors, with the man reportedly continuing his inappropriate actions outside the car.
A passer-by on a two-wheeler reportedly intervened and confronted the accused, urging him to leave the vicinity. However, the man allegedly refused to desist from his indecent behaviour despite the warning. Shocked and distressed, Divya Suresh tagged the Bengaluru Police in her social media posts, highlighting the frightening experience and demanding accountability.
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Divya Suresh's powerful message, resonating with many, further stated, “No woman should have to experience this simply because she's walking at night.” She concluded her Instagram Story with a poignant question aimed at the Bengaluru Police: “Where is the safety we keep being promised?” As of today, June 30, 2026, there has been no official statement from the Bengaluru Police regarding the alleged incident.
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Who is Divya Suresh?
Divya Suresh is a well-recognised face in the South Indian entertainment industry, particularly known for her work in Kannada cinema and television. Divya Suresh is an actress and model who rose to prominence after participating in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 8 in 2021, hosted by Kichcha Sudeep. She began her acting career with the 2017 film #9, Hilton Cross and has since appeared in films such as Rowdy Baby, Kempu Haladi Hasiru, and Hiranya. On television, she is known for her roles in the Kannada serials Nanna Hendthi MBBS and Jodi Hakki. Before entering the entertainment industry, Divya won the Miss India South title in 2017, marking the beginning of her journey in modelling.
This incident follows a separate occasion in October 2025, where Divya Suresh was allegedly identified by Bengaluru Police as the driver in a late-night hit-and-run accident that injured three people. The investigation into that case is reportedly ongoing. JP Nagar Murder: Disturbing Video Shows Brutal Daylight Attack on Rowdy-Sheeter in Bengaluru.
The actress's recent allegations have once again brought to the forefront the critical issue of women's safety in Bengaluru, prompting calls for greater vigilance and concrete action from law enforcement.
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Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
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