Delhi man lured through dating app; assaulted, robbed
New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): A 36-year-old IT professional was allegedly lured via dating application, robbed, and extorted by a group of men in northeast Delhi, an officials said on Thursday.
According to the police, the incident was reported on January 4 and four people, including a juvenile were held soon after the incident.
Police said that the incident occurred on January 3, when the victim, met a person through the dating app.
According to the complaint filed at Harsh Vihar Police Station, the complainant said that he is a resident of Dwarka, connected with the accused on dating application in December.
They resumed their conversation on January 3, when the accused shared his mobile number and invited the victim to meet him at Gokulpuri Metro Station around 7:50 pm.
The complainant alleged that the accused picked him up on a bike and took him to a house claiming it belonged to him and that no one else was home. They engaged in casual conversation over food, after which the accused offered the accused to give a massage. However, as soon as the victim removed his cloths, four unidentified men barged into the room.
The accused allegedly threatened him, accusing him of engaging in immoral activities. They intimidated him with threats of police involvement, public humiliation, and physical assault. Fearing for his safety, the victim handed over his mobile phone including its password. The assailants then accessed his bank accounts and transferred approximately Rs 1.25 lakh from accounts.
The complaints told PTI that he was allegedly held captive for six hours and was released in the late night.
Upon checking his mobile phone and accounts, he realised the scam. He filed a complaint with Harsh Vihar Police Station.
"The incident was reported in the month of January. We had already nabbed four people, including a juvenile into the matter," said the police officer.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
