Someone Was Recording Me’: Bengaluru Woman’s Washroom Horror at Anand Sweets Sparks Outrage
Bengaluru, May 7, 2025 — What was meant to be a brief visit for relief and hygiene turned into a harrowing ordeal for a 25-year-old woman in Bengaluru when she discovered she was being secretly recorded in the washroom of a popular restaurant. The incident, which took place on April 25 at one Sweets & Savouries on Koramangala, has triggered widespread anger and renewed concerns about the safety and dignity of women in public spaces.
Bengaluru woman’s horror experience
The young Bengaluru Woman, an employee at a private firm, had stepped into the eatery around 8 p.m. while on her menstrual cycle, hoping to find a clean and secure facility. But inside the women’s washroom, her discomfort turned into terror. She noticed a suspicious gap in the fibreglass wall, partially concealed by wooden slats and decorative sticks. When she bent down to investigate, her worst fear was confirmed: a mobile phone camera was pointed directly at her.
“I bent down to check, and my heart sank when I saw the phone move. Someone was recording me,” she said in an emotional Instagram reel that has since gone viral, drawing thousands of comments and messages of support.
Bengaluru Woman registered Police Case
Shaken and panicked, the Bengaluru Woman rushed out and alerted the restaurant staff, only to be met with apathy and delays. “I was trembling, but they just kept asking me to wait,” she recounted. Hours passed before any concrete action was taken. Frustrated and desperate for justice, she contacted the Koramangala police, who quickly arrived at the scene.
Disturbing tale of CCTV footage
An examination of the restaurant’s CCTV footage led authorities to a shocking revelation: a housekeeping staff member had planted a phone to secretly record her. Under police interrogation, he admitted to the crime, claiming he had deleted the footage of the Bengaluru Woman. But a search of his phone painted a far more disturbing picture—images of other women were also found, suggesting a deeper pattern of voyeuristic abuse.
The abused
The man was arrested under Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which criminalises voyeurism and the recording or observation of private acts without consent.
Yet the nightmare didn’t end with the arrest. The following day, the survivor Bengaluru Woman met with the restaurant’s regional director, hoping for accountability and empathy. Instead, she says, she was met with excuses. The director reportedly downplayed the incident, describing the accused as a third-party contractor and urging her to “forgive and forget.” He even invoked the accused’s infant daughter in what the woman described as a manipulative appeal for sympathy.
“He called me didi and tried to make me feel guilty. I felt gaslighted. They wanted me to stay quiet,” Bengaluru Woman said.
Refusing to be silenced, the woman took to social media to share her experience, not just to demand justice for herself, but to raise awareness for others who may suffer in silence.
“This isn’t just about me. If he gets away with this, he’ll do it again,” she told. “I froze when I saw that phone, but I won’t stay silent.”
People’s outrage
Bengaluru woman’s bravery has struck a chord across the country, with thousands praising her courage and criticising the restaurant’s handling of the incident. “How can a place we trust fail us so badly?” read one post on X (formerly Twitter).
Restaurant official statement
On May 6, the restaurant issued an official statement confirming the termination of the employee and pledging full cooperation with law enforcement. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour and are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again,” the statement said. Still, many remain sceptical, demanding to know how such a breach was even possible in a well-frequented establishment—and why staff initially ignored her pleas for help.
Previous incident in Bengaluru
The incident is part of a troubling trend in Bengaluru. In August 2024, an employee of Third Wave Coffee was arrested for hiding a phone in a women’s washroom. In November, a similar case surfaced at Jayadeva Hospital. These cases expose gaping holes in the safety protocols of public and private institutions.
women’s rights and safety
Women’s rights advocates are calling for systemic reforms, including regular safety audits of public washrooms, stricter surveillance of maintenance staff, and stronger penalties for offenders.
“Arresting one person isn’t enough,” said a Bengaluru-based activist. “Businesses must take responsibility for ensuring that their premises are safe for everyone.”
Police continue to investigate the accused’s device for further evidence and are probing whether similar incidents took place in the same restaurant. Meanwhile, the survivor remains determined to fight for justice, not only for herself but for all women navigating a world that too often fails to protect them.
“No one should have to feel unsafe in a place they trust,” Bengaluru Woman said.
As Bengaluru reels from yet another chilling breach of trust, the message from citizens is clear: enough is enough. The time for apologies has passed—what the city needs now is real accountability and lasting change.
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