Bengaluru: Woman stabbed, sexually harassed, extorted by fellow resident in Whitefield PG

Bengaluru: A 24-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed, sexually harassed, and extorted by a fellow PG resident in Whitefield early Tuesday morning.

The case grew complex after the suspect filed a counter-complaint, alleging assault by PG staff and residents.

The police arrested Sai Babu Chennuru, 37, an Andhra Pradesh native. The Tuesday morning incident sparked two separate FIRs.

The woman, a private bank analyst, said the attack occurred around 3 am at a White Rose Layout PG.

She opened her door after hearing the bell, expecting a friend. Chennuru allegedly forced entry, locked the door, and brandished a knife.

He stabbed the left side of her back, undressed her, clicked explicit photos and attempted to force her into sexual acts, her police statement reveals.

After threatening to murder her and kill himself, he extorted Rs 14,000 from her UPI account and demanded another Rs 70,000 before fleeing.

A friend rushed her to a private hospital where she gave her police statement.

The police registered cases for trespass, extortion, attempted murder and molestation, an officer close to the investigation said.

Conflicting version

Chennuru's counter-complaint presents a conflicting version, claiming a two-month relationship with the woman and subsequent dispute.

He alleged PG staff Pradeep and Shiva, and three others, assaulted him around 10.30 pm that night.

The assault involved hands, wire and iron rods, causing severe injuries to his hands, legs and face, he claimed.

He was also hospitalised. His version triggered a second FIR.

The police confirmed both parties knew each other. Investigation continues to verify both complaints while the suspect remains in custody.