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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Bengaluru woman finds hidden phone in sweet shop washroom, shares horrifying experience
In a city known for its tech parks and cafes, a disturbing incident from Bengaluru has brought attention to an issue many fear but few expect– violation of privacy in a public restroom. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A woman recently shared a deeply unsettling experience on social media after visiting a popular sweet shop in Koramangala, where she claims to have discovered a hidden phone secretly recording inside the washroom. Uneasy feeling turns into a shocking discovery The woman had gone to the outlet of Anand Sweets & Savouries on a friend's suggestion, hoping to find a clean and safe toilet while on her period. But once inside the first-floor washroom, something didn't feel right. 'At the first-floor washroom, I noticed the wall in front wasn't fully made of bricks. Instead, the center part had fiberglass at the top and wooden strips at the level of the commode. I sensed something was wrong. I tapped the fiberglass and decided to crouch down and look through the wooden strips. That's when I saw a phone placed on the other side. I saw the phone move. That's when I realised I was being recorded,' she said in her post on Instagram (@itskrithu). Allegations of inaction by staff Shocked and panicked, she immediately approached the store staff, requesting them to check employees' phones and help identify the person responsible. But her request, she said, was not taken seriously. She decided to call the police herself. After checking the CCTV footage, the police identified a technician who worked at the outlet and brought him in for questioning. 'He called me didi' The woman said the technician later admitted to putting the device in the washroom and begged for forgiveness. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'He confessed, claimed he deleted the videos, and begged for forgiveness, even calling me 'didi' and saying he had a newborn daughter. That only made me angrier. On checking his phone, I found images of other women from the internet alongside his baby's photo,' she said. Accusations against store management According to the woman, her ordeal didn't end with the technician's confession. She claimed that company representatives tried to persuade her not to take the matter further. 'He tried to emotionally manipulate me by saying he saw me as a daughter. But no father would ask his daughter to forgive such an act. He shifted blame, saying the accused worked for a third-party agency (Adityavani) and was a migrant worker they didn't even know,' she said. As she tried to leave, she said she was emotionally overwhelmed and felt physically restricted. 'I broke down and tried to leave. I felt trapped. I've been dealing with panic attacks and sleepless nights,' she added. She also said that many people around her advised her not to take legal action, warning that it might not result in a conviction and could harm her reputation. Anand Sweets issues official response After the public backlash, Anand Sweets & Savouries released a statement showing concern and explaining the steps they plan to take. 'We are deeply disturbed by the incident reported on April 25th at our Koramangala outlet. We do not condone such behaviour– these actions are unacceptable. The individual responsible was a technician contracted for maintenance. As a company that prioritises the safety and dignity of every guest, we are implementing stronger safeguards across all our locations. These include appointing female attendants for washrooms, assigning female managers at our stores to address escalations, ensuring separate washrooms for men and women, and conducting daily inspections of all washroom facilities. We are undertaking all necessary corrective actions to prevent any recurrence,' the company said in a statement to HT. Later, the company also issued a public apology on Instagram, expressing regret over the incident and assuring followers that they are taking strict action to ensure such violations do not happen again.
India Today
07-05-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru eatery reacts after woman claims she was filmed in washroom secretly
A woman has publicly accused an employee of a Bengaluru eatery of recording her without consent inside its washroom. In a detailed Instagram post, a woman who goes by the name 'itskrithu', recounted the incident which occurred on April 25 around 8pm, describing it as a harrowing experience that involved panic, confrontation, and what she calls emotional manipulation by the company's management. On that particular day, the woman visited the Koramangala outlet of Anand Sweets & Savouries when she noticed something odd about the washroom's construction. She described the wall facing the commode as partially made of fiberglass and wooden slats, rather than solid brick. 'I sensed something was wrong. I tapped the fiberglass and decided to crouch down and look through the wooden strips. That's when I saw a phone placed on the other side,' she said in her post, adding: 'I looked at my hand to check if it was a reflection, but I wasn't holding a phone-only my menstrual cup. When I looked again, I saw the phone move. That's when I realised I was being recorded.' Shaken but determined, she called her friend upstairs and began confronting employees, and also checked phones in front of the manager. She claimed that staff initially attempted to downplay the situation, urging her to 'calm down.' Unsatisfied with their response, she asked her friend to call the police. Before the police arrived, she and her friend reviewed CCTV footage and eventually identified the suspect - a technician allegedly hired through a third-party agency. She claimed that the suspect left via a back exit. By 9:10pm, the man had been taken to the police station. 'For the next three hours, the accused kept denying everything. The police said unless we found the video or he confessed, they couldn't act. Around 1am on April 26, after repeated questioning, he admitted it,' she said, adding that the man claimed he had deleted the videos and begged for forgiveness, citing his newborn daughter. The woman filed an FIR and left the police station, claiming that several employees attempted to convince her to drop the case. She also said the company's regional director, Mr Ramesha, met with her two days later but tried to minimise her trauma, suggesting she would "get over it in a few weeks" and referring to her as a daughter while simultaneously urging forgiveness. 'He tried to emotionally manipulate me by saying he saw me as a daughter. But no father would ask his daughter to forgive such an act. He shifted blame, saying the accused worked for a third-party agency and was a migrant worker they didn't even know,' she said. Moreover, she claimed that Mr Ramesha made an attempt to 'block the door' as she tried to leave the meeting room in tears. 'I broke down and tried to leave, but Mr Ramesha blocked the door, saying other customers shouldn't see me cry. I felt trapped. My friend insisted they let me go. Mr Ramesha then asked the female employee to convince me. I asked her if she would be convinced if this happened to her-she had no answer. I walked out, but they kept my friend back to pressure him to calm me down,' she said. 'Since then, I've ignored all their calls. A day later, I got a call from the POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) committee of Adityavani asking to meet at Anand Sweets. I refused. They kept insisting, but I've been dealing with panic attacks and sleepless nights,' she added. As her post went viral, several users commented on her post, applauding her for speaking up. However, Anand Sweets & Savouries reacted in a statement soon after, saying: 'We are deeply disturbed by the incident reported on April 25 at our Koramangala outlet. We do not condone such behaviour - these actions are unacceptable. The individual responsible was a technician contracted for maintenance. He accessed the first floor by climbing the renovation scaffolding outside the building. We are fully committed to supporting the affected party and reporting the matter to the relevant authorities.' In a subsequent post, the woman also shared a picture of the accused and CCTV footage of him 'clearly accessing the stairway by the washroom from the first floor.' The woman concluded her post with a strong message, saying: 'To every woman out there: you're not paranoid for checking. You're not overreacting for speaking up. You're powerful. And you deserve safety - even in a washroom.' Tune In
