Man claims he was once a Bengaluru techie, now begs on streets. Viral video stirs the internet

A man, who claims to have worked as an engineer for a leading tech firm, has recently been seen begging on the streets of Bengaluru, drawing attention on social media. From techie to begging on the streets In the videos shared by Sharath Yuvaraj on Instagram, the man, dressed in a red T-shirt and appearing dishevelled, is seen speaking incoherently about a range of topics, from philosophical theories by David Hume to Albert Einstein's work. Sharath, who uploaded the videos, indicated that the man was first seen on south Bengaluru's Jayanagarand later, in ano ther spot in the same locality, in an intoxicated state and refusing assistance. One user commented, “This is such a tragic situation; we need more resources for people suffering from mental health issues.” Another added, “It’s heart-wrenching to see someone who was once part of the tech world end up in this state.” Others expressed frustration with the lack of timely intervention. We need more than just awareness; we need action,” one person wrote, while another stated, “It's time for the authorities to step in and help people like him before it’s too late.” Some shared personal stories of witnessing similar situations, with one writing, "I’ve seen this happen too many times in my city.