B'luru: 24-year-old woman stabbed, sexually harassed, extorted by fellow resident in Whitefield PG
Bengaluru: A 24-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed, sexually harassed, and extorted by a fellow PG resident in Whitefield earlier this week.
The police arrested Sai Babu Chennuru, 37, an Andhra Pradesh native, as reported by Deccan Herald on Saturday.
The woman, a private bank analyst, said the incident took place around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday at a PG in White Rose Layout. She had opened the door after hearing the doorbell, thinking it was a friend. Chennuru allegedly pushed his way inside, locked the door behind him, and threatened her with a knife.
The police statements reportedly reveal that he stabbed the left side of her back, undressed her, clicked explicit photos and attempted to force her into sexual acts.
After threatening to kill her and take his own life, he extorted Rs 14,000 from her UPI account and demanded an additional Rs 70,000 before fleeing the scene.
A friend rushed her to a private hospital, where she gave her statement to the police. “The police registered cases for trespass, extortion, attempted murder and molestation,” DH quoted an officer close to the investigation as saying.
The case grew complex after the suspect, who alleged that he was in a two-month relationship with the woman, filed a counter-complaint, alleging assault by PG staff and residents.
He alleged that PG staff members Pradeep and Shiva, along with three others, assaulted him around 10:30 p.m. that night. The attack, he claimed, involved the use of hands, wire, and iron rods, resulting in serious injuries to his hands, legs, and face. He was later hospitalised. His version led to the filing of a second FIR.
Police confirmed that the two were known to each other. The investigation is ongoing to verify both versions of the incident, while the suspect remains in custody.
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Mangaluru’s Karavali Utsava is back; Cultural, beach events lined up, here’s the complete schedule
Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.
He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.
The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.
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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.
A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.
In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.
A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.
The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.
