Karnataka: Villagers thrash Australian national for 'misbehaving' with woman

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.