BENGALURU: What began as friendly phone calls quickly turned into an alleged “love trap” targeting a police inspector in the city, culminating in the arrest of a woman accused of harassment, intimidation and misuse of political influence.
The incident dates back to October 30, when Inspector Sathish GJ, newly posted at Ramamurthynagar police station, received a call from a woman identifying herself as Sanjana, claiming to be a local resident. The conversation soon took an unexpected turn, ending with an unsolicited declaration of love. Initially dismissed as a prank, the calls continued relentlessly from multiple numbers, even after at least 11 were blocked.
As the inspector repeatedly rebuffed her advances, the woman allegedly became more aggressive, demanding attention and acceptance. According to the complaint, she later claimed to be a political party worker with access to senior leaders and sent photographs of herself with ministers, warning that the officer’s career could be “managed” depending on his response.
The harassment escalated further with calls purportedly made on behalf of the home minister and deputy chief minister, questioning why the inspector was ignoring her “complaint”. Sathish told callers that no formal complaint had been filed and that he would act strictly through legal channels.
The woman then changed tactics. In the inspector’s absence, she visited the police station, introduced herself as his relative, and left a bouquet and sweets. On November 7, she appeared in person and handed him an envelope containing handwritten love letters, heart sketches, declarations of devotion and antidepressant tablets. The note allegedly warned that if he did not reciprocate, she would end her life and hold him responsible.
Following continued harassment, the inspector lodged a formal complaint on November 8. During the probe, police found that the woman had allegedly used similar tactics earlier against a police constable in Whitefield and two other men in Ramamurthynagar and KR Pura, reportedly extracting money after initiating romantic overtures.
On December 12, she allegedly returned to the station, abused the inspector, demanded a secret relationship, threatened suicide and claimed she would destroy his reputation.
In his complaint, Sathish said the actions amounted to sustained harassment, intimidation and an attempt to damage his dignity and the image of the police force. A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty), 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions) and 351 (criminal intimidation).
