Bengaluru Civil Engineer Stabbed and Robbed After Meeting on Gay Dating App
Gay dating app trap: Bengaluru civil engineer stabbed and robbed by group of 4
The Indian Express
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In Bengaluru, India, a 27-year-old civil engineer was stabbed and robbed by four individuals he met through the gay dating app Grindr. The police have arrested the suspects, including two adults and two juveniles, following the incident that occurred near Palanahalli Gate.
- 01A 27-year-old civil engineer was attacked after meeting individuals from a dating app.
- 02The suspects include two adults and two juveniles, all identified and apprehended.
- 03The victim was threatened and stabbed multiple times during the robbery.
- 04The assailants stole ₹16,000 (approximately $193 USD) from the victim's mobile phone.
- 05The police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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In a disturbing incident in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, a 27-year-old civil engineer was lured through the gay dating app Grindr, stabbed, and robbed by a group of four individuals. The police reported that the suspects, identified as Darshan and Rajesh, both aged 19, along with two juveniles, are school dropouts and currently unemployed. The attack occurred on Friday evening when the victim was contacted by an unidentified person and asked to meet near Palanahalli Gate. After a brief interaction, the group forced him into a secluded area, where he was threatened with a knife and assaulted. Despite his attempts to escape, he was overpowered and stabbed multiple times in the head, hand, and abdomen. The assailants then stole ₹16,000 (approximately $193 USD) from his mobile phone before fleeing the scene. The victim was later taken to a private hospital for treatment. The police utilized CCTV footage to apprehend the suspects, and further investigations are ongoing.
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This incident raises concerns about safety for individuals using dating apps in Bengaluru, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
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