Shivamogga, Nov 22: A 22-year-old youth lost his life and his girlfriend was battling for life at a hospital here after the duo consumed poison after they were blackmailed by unidentified miscreants, who had captured their intimate moments on a cellphone.
The blackmailers had reportedly threatened to post the video on social media if they were not paid Rs 5 lakh.
Disturbed over the developments, the lovers consumed poison on Monday. The boy died on Wednesday, while the girl is still battling for life at McGaan hospital. Police have taken one man into custody and investigation is on.
The youth is from Hosuru Matti and worked in a local rice mill. He fell in love with a girl from Ragi Hosahalli. Some days ago, extortionists captured their intimate moments and began demanding money to delete the video.
Eventually the two lovers decided on suicide. They both went to Mandaghatta village near Kumsi on Monday and consumed poison on the bank of a lake. Villagers found them and rushed them to McGaan hospital.
According to police, the call records and messages on the boy’s phone show a series of conversations took place between the boy and the miscreants.
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So sad. Should hang the culprit
Actually it may end like any other case. Those criminals may have money and hold so they can easily escape from anything.
Should arrest and hang those criminals
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