Sexual assault on Beautician: Accused K’taka Cong leader tried playing victim card, say police

Bengaluru: Congress leader, Manoj Karjagi who is accused of sexually assaulting a beautician tried to mislead the probe by projecting himself as a victim, said police.

To hide his misconduct, the accused attempted to lodge an assault case on the victim and her friends who thrashed him.  The incident had taken place on Sunday here.

While questioning the female staff member about the cleanliness of the Spa, Karjagi got into an argument with her during which he held her and tried to kiss her, police said.

The victim, who somehow managed to escape, called her friends who thrashed the Congress leader and warned him not to bother the girl again. The group also made him apologize to the victim.

Later, he tried to lodge a case of assault against the victim and her friends. The victim then lodged a counter case against him in Vidyanagar police station in Dharwad city.

Accused Karjagi is close to former minister Vinay Kulkarni and held the post of Director of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.

Further investigations are on.

 

(With inputs from IANS)