In the fast-paced world of social media, connections are made in the blink of an eye. However, not all meetings that originate online take a positive turn.
In a recent incident, a seemingly casual interaction on TikTok Live led to a horrifying real-life encounter.
The incident in question involves a 22-year-old man, Ganesan, who, after meeting a 32-year-old woman on TikTok Live, arranged a meetup that took a distressing turn.
Ganesan faced three charges of indecent assault, with one charge leading to a guilty plea.
The court sentenced Ganesan on December 11 to two years in jail and three strokes of the cane, according to Shin Min Daily News.
How they met
The initial connection between Ganesan and the victim occurred during a TikTok Live broadcast. As the conversation progressed, the two exchanged mobile numbers, setting the stage for a planned face-to-face meeting.
Plans were made to meet near the Nibong Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Punggol on 8 October at about 9pm.
The duo purchased beer, cigarettes, and snacks from a nearby supermarket, indicating a seemingly casual meetup.
Unwanted Advances
Upon sitting down, Ganesan attempted to put his arm around the victim. Despite initial resistance, Ganesan persisted in his advances, leading to a forceful rejection from the victim who pushed him away.
He then walked away as they both started to receive phone calls, before returning to the victim and trying to put his arm around her again, but she told him to take his arm away and hurled vulgarities at him.
The rejection fueled Ganesan’s anger. In a fit of rage, Ganesan pushed the victim hard, causing her to fall backward, escalating the situation to violence.
He then climbed on the victim and grabbed her chest in an attempt to restrain her, before forcing himself on her my trying to kiss her.
The victim avoided hi lips by repeatedly turning her head, and Ganesan ended up biting her lower lip, as the woman then eventually managed to push him away as she cried.
Ganesan then fled the scene as the victim went to the hospital to seek medical attention.