Bengaluru businessman, held for sexually harassing woman official, booked again for ‘misbehaving’ with cops

Police sources said the investigation revealed that he had allegedly harassed over 50 women government officials over the years using similar methods. However, no victims have formally registered a case so far apart from the sole complainant.

The accused is alleged to have used electronic and personal data of government officials to target and harass them. He is suspected of sourcing details through RTI applications and using them to pressure officials with threats and coercion.

Meanwhile, investigators confirmed that two more cases have now been registered against Kriplani based on fresh complaints received during the ongoing probe.

During custody proceedings and subsequent medical examination, the police said the accused allegedly behaved aggressively, created a ruckus inside hospital premises, misbehaved with police personnel, and smashed a mobile phone. Officials said these incidents led to the registration of two separate cases for obstruction of duty and misconduct at VV Puram and Commercial Street police stations, respectively.