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Bengaluru Beautician Files Complaint Against Police Driver Over Robbery

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A 23-year-old beautician from Shivamogga has accused a police driver of robbing her of Rs 2.5 lakh in cash and a gold chain worth Rs 1.5 lakh near Nelamangala police station on the early hours of May 13. According to her complaint, the driver, identified as Girijesha, offered her a lift in his police vehicle, threatened her when she refused, and then snatched her bag, stealing the valuables. Ramya, the complainant, had been traveling from Shivamogga to Bengaluru to start a beauty parlour and had given her mother the cash and gold chain as initial investments. She was left shaken after the incident and has assured she will recognize the accused if she sees him again.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 23-year-old beautician, Ramya, has filed a complaint against Girijesha, a police driver, accusing him of robbing her of Rs 2.5 lakh in cash and a gold chain worth Rs 1.5 lakh on May 13.
  • Ramya, originally from Shivamogga, stays at a PG accommodation in MS Palya in Bengaluru and had given her mother the cash and gold chain as initial investments to help her start a beauty parlour.
  • Girijesha, who was identified by a name tab on his khaki uniform, works as a jeep driver at Nelamangala rural station and will be summoned for questioning.
  • A criminal case has been registered against Girijesh under multiple sections of BNS, including assault to outrage a woman's modesty.
  • CCTV footage of the places mentioned in the complaint are being checked to gather evidence.
  • Ramya has stated that she will recognize the accused if she sees him again.

Statistics:

  • Rs 2.5 lakh in cash was stolen from Ramya.
  • A gold chain worth Rs 1.5 lakh was also stolen.
  • The incident occurred on May 13 at Nelamangala police station.
  • The complainant, Ramya, had been traveling from Shivamogga to Bengaluru to start a beauty parlour.
  • Ramya was left shaken after the incident.

Sources:

  • Based on the name tab on the driver's khaki uniform, the victim has identified him as Girijesha.
  • A senior police officer corroborated the information, confirming that there indeed is a Jeep driver by that name attached with Nelamangala rural station.
  • Ramya's complaint is being investigated by the authorities.
  • (Source: Times of India)

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