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Reality Star & Influencer Accused of Extortion, Assault
26 Sep
Summary
- Social media influencer and reality show contestant demanded Rs5 lakh.
- They allegedly assaulted a 65-year-old former CMO with sharp weapons.
- The incident occurred after the doctor refused to pay for unrequested publicity.
In Pune, police have registered a case against a social media influencer and a contestant from a Marathi reality show, along with several associates. The group is accused of forcibly entering the residence of a 65-year-old retired chief medical officer (CMO) of Pune Cantonment Hospital. They allegedly assaulted the former CMO with sharp weapons.
The attackers demanded a sum of Rs5 lakh, claiming it was for publicising an event held by the complainant's social foundation at Bal Gandharva Rangmandir between September 1 and 3. However, the complainant stated neither he nor his organization had invited or hired the influencer for any publicity.
The demands for money began in August via calls and messages. Initially, on September 17, the influencer and her accomplices allegedly threatened the complainant's wife and son when he was not home. Following further demands at an eatery on September 23, the group ultimately attacked the former CMO in his home the next day, September 24.
