Nov 19, 2019, 3:56 PM IST
Badami: Villagers thrashed an Australian national after he allegedly misbehaved with a woman in Konkanakoppa near Badami.
William K James (35), a Melbourne resident was beaten up by villagers of Konkanakoppa on November 18.
According to police, James, in his inebriated state, was reportedly seen misbehaving with a woman and was later tied up by villagers and beaten up.
The incident took place at around 9 pm on November 18. He was rushed to hospital.
Police have filed an FIR, and the Australian Embassy was later informed.