Accused of cheating a woman, BJP MP's son files counter complaint

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: A woman had filed an FIR against Ranganath, son of a BJP MP in the state Devendrappa, in connection with sexual exploitation and cheating, police said on Friday.

Later it was learnt that a counter complaint of blackmail was filed by Ranganath against the woman.

The FIR was registered by the Basavanagudi Women’s Police station in Bengaluru. The police have charged Ranganath, a lecturer at the Maharaja’s College in Mysuru, under Sections 420, 417 (cheating), and 506 (criminal intimidation).

Ranganath filed a counter complaint against the victim at the Vijayanagara police station in Mysuru. He has alleged that the victim was blackmailing him with private photos and videos for Rs 15 lakh.

The police added that notices have been issued to both the accused and the victim by the Basavanagudi Women’s Police Station here, instructing them to be present before the police with documents and evidence to back their allegations.

According to the complaint filed by the woman, the accused had met her at a party a year ago and developed physical intimacy with her, promising marriage. However, he later reneged on his promise and distanced himself from her.

Following the case, an audio clip of the telephonic conversation between the victim and the BJP MP Devendrappa went viral on social media.

The Vijayanagara police in Mysuru have registered a case against the victim and another person, named Srinivas, and they are currently investigating the matter.