In a startling case from Bengaluru, a police inspector's steadfast adherence to protocol unraveled a meticulously planned "love trap" that involved harassment, political intimidation, and threats of suicide. The scheme ultimately failed because the officer refused to play along, leading to the arrest of the woman behind it.
The Persistent Onslaught of Calls and Messages
The ordeal began on October 30 when Inspector Sathish G.J., newly posted at the Ramamurthynagar police station, received a call from a woman identifying herself as Sanjana. She claimed to be a local resident. The conversation quickly shifted from casual talk to an unexpected declaration of love, which the inspector dismissed as a prank.
However, the calls did not cease. Each time Sathish blocked a number, a new one would emerge. After blocking 11 different numbers, it became evident this was a campaign of deliberate persistence. The caller's demands for attention and affection grew increasingly aggressive with every rejection.
Escalation to Political Threats and Station Visits
When her advances were consistently ignored, the woman changed her strategy. She claimed to be a political party worker with connections to powerful figures. To bolster her threat, she sent photographs of herself with ministers and politicians, warning the inspector that his career could be "managed" based on his response to her.
The intimidation escalated with calls purportedly from offices representing the home minister and deputy chief minister, questioning why Sathish was ignoring "her complaint." The inspector firmly replied that the woman had never filed a formal complaint at the station and that he would only act through proper legal channels.
Undeterred, Sanjana visited the Ramamurthynagar police station in the inspector's absence, introducing herself as his relative and leaving behind a bouquet and sweets. On November 7, she confronted Sathish directly, handing him an envelope. It contained handwritten love letters, heart sketches, declarations of devotion, and antidepressant tablets. The implicit threat was clear: reciprocate her feelings, or she would end her life and hold him responsible.
The Formal Complaint and Unraveling of a Pattern
Faced with this relentless harassment, Inspector Sathish lodged a formal complaint on November 8. The subsequent police investigation revealed a disturbing pattern. It was found that Sanjana had previously targeted a police constable in Whitefield and two other men in Ramamurthynagar and KR Pura. In those cases, she had allegedly extracted money after initiating similar "love" overtures.
She returned to the station on December 12, where she abused the inspector, demanded a secret relationship, and threatened suicide and reputational ruin. In his complaint, Sathish stated that her actions aimed at harassment, intimidation, potential illegal financial gain, and damaging both his personal dignity and the police department's reputation.
Based on his complaint, a case has been registered under the following Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections:
- Section 132: Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty.
- Section 221: Obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions.
- Section 351: Criminal intimidation.
The woman has been arrested, bringing an end to a brazen campaign that met its match in an officer's unwavering commitment to due process.
