Software engineer in Bengaluru robbed of gold ornaments, cash worth Rs 6.89 lakh by woman
Bengaluru (PTI): A 26-year-old software engineer was allegedly robbed of his gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 6.89 lakh by a woman he befriended on a dating app, police said on Tuesday.
The victim met the woman through a dating app about two months ago, and after chatting for a brief period, they met in person at an eatery in Indiranagar here on November 1, they said.
After spending time together and consuming alcohol at the eatery, she asked him to book a hotel room for the night on the pretext that it was too late for her to return to her paying guest accommodation, a senior police officer said.
After checking into the hotel, they ordered food online, and she allegedly gave him water laced with a sedative after which he fell unconscious, he said.
Taking advantage of the situation, the complainant alleged that the woman robbed him of his gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 6.89 lakh, including a gold bracelet and chain, police said.
Hours later, when he regained consciousness, he found the woman missing along with his valuables, following which he later approached the police.
A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for theft and cheating based on his complaint at the Indiranagar police station, the officer said.
The accused woman has been identified, police said, adding that efforts are on to nab her.
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DSP’s red hair earns criticism, Odisha Police asks him to maintain decorum
Bhubaneswar (PTI): Odisha Police has found itself in a spot after some of its personnel, including senior officers, were criticised on social media for sporting coloured and unconventional hairstyles.
The latest incident was reported from Jagatsinghpur district, where a DSP-rank officer was trolled online for his red-coloured hair, putting the police administration in an awkward position, a senior officer said.
The officer, identified as Rashmi Ranjan Das, saw his hairstyle go viral on social media, drawing criticism from several quarters.
Some users termed the look "unprofessional", while others questioned whether such an appearance befitted a uniformed officer, alleging it undermined the authority and seriousness associated with the khaki.
"After finding the DSP being trolled on social media, I have instructed the Jagatsinghpur SP to tell the officer to maintain decorum and keep his hairstyle decent, befitting a man in uniform," Inspector General of Police (Central Range) Satyajit Naik told PTI.
Naik, however, said the police department has not yet issued any circular or order in this regard.
"We have told the officer to maintain decency. Everything cannot go by written orders. From constables to senior officers, everyone in the police service should respect the uniform and give utmost priority to decency," he said.
Another senior police officer said women police personnel across the country, including Odisha, are also seen colouring their hair in shades such as coffee, chocolate, ash, auburn, caramel and golden.
"One cannot issue an order to keep hair black always. There are people who have natural brown hair. This apart, greying is also a natural phenomenon. What can be done in these cases? Therefore, no order can be issued with regard to hair colour," the officer said, adding that it depends on individual police officers.
A woman police officer in the city, who has coloured her hair ash, said no law or rule prohibits such choices.
"We are in the police and perform our duties responsibly. People should not comment on a person’s hairstyle. We welcome criticism if we commit mistakes, but colouring hair is not a crime," she said.
A retired IPS officer said that while the police manual does not explicitly prescribe hairstyles, personnel are expected to maintain the image of a security force.
"Creating a controversy over a non-issue serves no purpose," another serving officer remarked.
