Claiming they could help secure justice through media coverage, the duo allegedly approached her near the police commissioner’s office in Navanagar and demanded Rs 60,000 while invoking the names of senior police officers. After negotiating the rate, Geetha paid the duo Rs 25,000, including Rs 5,000 through a digital transfer. Hubballi : A woman has lodged a complaint with the Hubballi-Dharwad police commissioner against two alleged impostors posing as media representatives for extortion , harassment, and criminal intimidation. However, no report was published. When she sought an explanation, the accused allegedly abused her, threatened her with dire consequences, and demanded more money. They also claimed to possess her photographs and threatened to publish defamatory reports. Distressed by the alleged harassment, Geetha sought strict legal action against the accused and police protection.
Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Geetha said she had previously survived a murderous assault and a subsequent hit-and-run attempt.
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