Bengaluru Businessman Booked for Misbehaving with Police Amid Sexual Harassment Probe
A Bengaluru-based businessman, M Kriplani, already in judicial custody for sexually harassing a woman government official, has been booked in two additional cases for misbehaving with police officers. The new charges stem from incidents during his custody proceedings and medical examination, where he allegedly acted aggressively, created a disturbance at a hospital, and damaged property. Separate cases for obstruction of duty and misconduct were registered at the VV Puram and Commercial Street police stations. Kriplani was initially arrested after a female officer accused him of sexual harassment, blackmail, and threatening to circulate private material. Investigations suggest he may have used data obtained through Right to Information (RTI) applications to coerce officials. Police sources indicated that he potentially harassed over 50 women government officials using similar tactics over the years, although no other victims have formally filed complaints yet. The case highlights allegations of systematic abuse of personal and electronic data to intimidate public servants in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru Businessman Booked for Misbehaving with Police Amid Sexual Harassment Probe
A Bengaluru-based businessman, M Kriplani, already in judicial custody for sexually harassing a woman government official, has been booked in two additional cases for misbehaving with police officers. The new charges stem from incidents during his custody proceedings and medical examination, where he allegedly acted aggressively, created a disturbance at a hospital, and damaged property. Separate cases for obstruction of duty and misconduct were registered at the VV Puram and Commercial Street police stations. Kriplani was initially arrested after a female officer accused him of sexual harassment, blackmail, and threatening to circulate private material. Investigations suggest he may have used data obtained through Right to Information (RTI) applications to coerce officials. Police sources indicated that he potentially harassed over 50 women government officials using similar tactics over the years, although no other victims have formally filed complaints yet. The case highlights allegations of systematic abuse of personal and electronic data to intimidate public servants in Bengaluru.
The Indian Express