Aug 01, 2024 07:30 AM IST
The accused later threatened to launch morphed images of her on social media if she reported the assault and allegedly extorted ₹40,000 from her
A 39-year-old priest from the Puradamma temple in Hassan district, has been arrested by the Bagalgunte police for allegedly raping a 28-year-old devotee after which extorting cash from her, a police officer mentioned.
The officer mentioned the incident passed off on Could 24 when the accused, recognized as Dayanand, allegedly invited the lady to take part in a ceremony at an acquaintance’s home in HSR Structure. Nevertheless, he allegedly drove her to Mysore Street, the place he allegedly raped her inside his automotive.
Quoting the lady, the officer mentioned that Dayanand later threatened to launch morphed images of her on social media if she reported the assault. He additionally allegedly extorted ₹40,000 from her and continued to harass her by visiting her office and taking her to a resort, the place he assaulted her once more, the officer added.
Bagalagunte police inspector Hanumantha Raju mentioned: “We registered a case towards the accused on Monday and arrested him on Tuesday. He’s booked beneath BNS part 64 (punishment for rape), 308(2)(punishment for extortion), 351(2) (prison intimidation), and 66E(Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act, 2017. Now we have produced him in courtroom and secured a five-day police custody for additional interrogation. We’re additionally investigating whether or not the accused has sexually harassed and extorted different devotees.”
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