Dutch YouTuber Pedro Mota suffered a distressing experience on Sunday in Bengaluru’s bustling Chickpet market as he was attacked by Navab Hayath Sharif in a viral video
The incident, caught on camera while Mota was live-streaming for his YouTube channel, Madly Rover, sparked outrage.
Who is Navab Hayath Sharif who attacked Dutch YouTuber Pedro Mota in Bengaluru Chor Bazar in viral vlog video
Shopkeeper held accountable for assualting Dutch YouTuber Pedro Mota
"Navab Hayath Sharif" atta¢ked a foreigner named Pedro Mota in Bangalore.
Police filed a case against Navab Hayath Sharif.
Thanks to Sharif for wearing a cap. If not, Zubair and LW would've said "A man in saffron atta¢ked a foreigner. pic.twitter.com/JpnKUlcAwQ
— Gems Of KCR (@GemsOfKCR) June 12, 2023
Following a rapid response by the Bengaluru City Police, the shopkeeper involved in the altercation was detained on Monday afternoon. The video clip of the event circulated widely on social media, leading to the shopkeeper’s arrest. The police have committed to sternly dealing with the assailant.
A foreign national & youtuber @iPedroMota, was manhandled by a local trader near Chickpet in Bengaluru.
While he was in the Chickpet market area yesterday, one of the traders manhandled him while he was recording video about the market. Watch @IndiaToday for more. pic.twitter.com/1z4l9Kg5TK
— Sagay Raj P || ಸಗಾಯ್ ರಾಜ್ ಪಿ (@sagayrajp) June 12, 2023
Local activist Brinda Adige was quick to denounce the incident. She firmly asserted that such behavior is absolutely intolerable and urged the police to take severe action against the responsible parties.
YouTuber Pedro Mota’s horrific Encounter
Pedro shared the video of the event on his YouTube channel, providing a descriptive caption detailing his disturbing experience. The footage displayed the irate shopkeeper grabbing and twisting Pedro’s hand and arm, behaving aggressively as the YouTuber tried to escape.
The YouTube video, uploaded by Pedro Mota, showcased his journey through the market area. He then encountered a Muslim shopkeeper who immediately took offense to being recorded. The man seized Pedro’s hand, interrogating him about his filming.
The Bengaluru police have arrested a Bengaluru trader identified as Navab Hayath Sharif for misbehaving with a foreign national and Sharif was arrested from Chor Bazaar in Bengaluru’s Chickpet area, where he manhandled and harassed YouTuber Pedro Mota, a Dutch citizen while the latter was recording his vlog.
Narrow escape for the YouTuber Pedro Mota
In an attempt to placate the shopkeeper, Pedro greeted him with a Namaskar while trying to extricate himself from the man’s grip. However, the shopkeeper responded with hostility and attempted to snatch Pedro’s camera. Pedro luckily broke free from the shopkeeper’s clutches and was able to flee the scene.
Bengaluru police take swift action
After the incident, clips from the YouTube video depicting the Dutch Pedro Mota harassment circulated widely on the internet. Upon receipt of a complaint from a Twitter user, the Bengaluru Police confirmed they would take the necessary action in the matter.
Sir please look into this matter a foriegn tourist has been harassed in bengaluruvideo uploaded in his vlog yesterday jump to : 2:07, https://t.co/2ZoU8cokRM @BlrCityPolice @BlrCityPolice pic.twitter.com/MYeit1bLvs
— रामपाल यादव (@Rampalbawal) June 12, 2023
“Bengaluru City Police have informed the concerned police station to take necessary action in this regard,” stated an official tweet.
In the midst of an alarming increase in such incidents, this instance underlines the importance of swift law enforcement action in safeguarding the rights and safety of foreigners in India. With the prompt arrest of the offender, the Bengaluru City Police have demonstrated their commitment to ensuring justice for all.
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