India, Aug. 11 -- A software engineer working in Bengaluru took to Reddit to share a harrowing incident that unfolded in HSR Layout, when he was allegedly chased by a pack of street dogs and was forced to jump a residential gate for safety, only to be accused of theft by the residents.

The techie, who hails from North India and currently lives in the city for work, said the chase began while he was walking home late at night. Cornered behind a parked car, he had to make a split-second decision: jump over the car or enter a gated building compound. Opting for the latter to protect himself, he said he scaled the gate and landed inside.

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