Bengaluru: Viral video of assault on motorist uncovers false blackmail claims
Bengaluru: A video clip showing a motorist being detained by a group of men, who accused him of blackmailing a woman by fitting a camera in the geyser of her bathroom, has gone viral on social media. However, a police probe into the incident has revealed the allegations to be false.
The video, titled ‘Man fits camera in geyser, blackmails woman’, surfaced on Saturday and shows the men chasing the motorist on a road in Electronic City on Friday night. They blocked his way, detained him, and removed his helmet. In the video, demands for police intervention can also be heard, according to a report by The Times of India.
One of the men is seen grabbing the motorist by the collar and alleging that he had installed a camera in the woman’s bathroom geyser to blackmail her with intimate videos and photos. The woman, appearing to be in her 20s, supported the claim and accused the motorist of blackmailing her. Following this, the group took matters into their own hands, encouraging the woman to slap the motorist with her footwear, which she did.
Onlookers, however, informed the police, who arrived at the scene and took the motorist, the woman, and the group to the police station, where the narrative took an unexpected turn.
The police, sceptical of the claims, questioned the feasibility of a camera functioning inside a geyser due to the heat. The motorist, insisting on his innocence, denied the accusations and called them false.
As inconsistencies in the story emerged, a woman officer was assigned to privately question the woman. During the interrogation, the woman admitted that she had taken her own nude photos and sent them to the motorist during an ongoing affair. When the affair came to light, the woman reportedly tried to protect herself by claiming to her husband and others that the man had obtained her photos without her knowledge and was blackmailing her.
The police asked the woman to file a formal complaint, but she refused. The motorist also declined to lodge a case against the group that had detained him. By midnight, all parties left the station without filing any complaints.
A senior police officer described the incident as "an affair that spiralled out of control."
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Rohit Sharma's leaked chat with Zaheer Khan sparks controversy ahead of LSG vs MI clash
Mumbai: A video featuring Rohit Sharma in conversation with former Mumbai Indians coach Zaheer Khan has gone viral, stirring controversy ahead of Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants. The footage, shared by Mumbai Indians on social media, shows Rohit saying, “Jo jab karna tha maine kiya barabar se, ab mereko kuch karne ki zarurat nahi hai” (Whatever had to be done, I did it properly, now I don't need to do anything).
The clip quickly drew comparisons to a similar controversy in IPL 2024 when Rohit was seen speaking with Kolkata Knight Riders' assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, allegedly discussing internal matters of Mumbai Indians. That video was later taken down by KKR’s social media team.
🚨Selfish Greedy Rohit Sharma got exposed again. Last year he was talking with Abhishek Nair now with EX MI Bowling coach Zaheer Khan.
— Vikass (@183_ViratKohli) April 3, 2025
“Mujhe jo karna tha maine tab barabar se kiya, ab mereko koi jarurat nhi” (probably about his batting for MI)
MI deleted this video 👇👇 https://t.co/4eGkuqLj5r pic.twitter.com/169Nm287kW
Adding to the intrigue, Rishabh Pant was seen approaching Rohit and sharing a hug during the conversation. Fans have speculated on the significance of the remarks, with debates intensifying online.
As Mumbai Indians prepare to face Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Stadium, Rohit’s on-field form remains a concern. The veteran batsman has managed only 21 runs in three innings so far this season. However, the team gained momentum with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders, fueled by strong performances from Suryakumar Yadav and Ryan Rickelton.
Lucknow Super Giants, boasting a 5-1 head-to-head record against MI, will rely on Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh to maintain their dominance. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, struggling for runs, will be under scrutiny as both teams aim for a crucial victory.
