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Child Welfare Committee member arrested for blackmailing multiple women with private pictures in Bengaluru
Bengaluru police arrested a man in his mid-40s, identified as Haniyuru Chandre Gowda, for allegedly sexually exploiting multiple women and blackmailing them with private pictures and videos. The arrest followed a complaint by a 43-year-old makeup artist who was befriended by Gowda on a television serial set, and the FIR describes attempts to help her obtain a divorce and growing closeness.
Why It Matters
The case highlights issues of sexual exploitation and privacy violations against women in Bengaluru, raising concerns about safeguarding and accountability.
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Arrest of Haniyuru Chandre Gowda in Bengaluru on charges of alleged sexual exploitation and blackmail
May 2, 2026
Bengaluru police arrested a man in his mid-40s, identified as Haniyuru Chandre Gowda, for allegedly sexually exploiting multiple women and blackmailing them with private pictures and videos. The arrest followed a complaint by a 43-year-old woman who is a makeup artist; she was befriended by Gowda on the set of a television serial. The FIR states the victim had distanced herself from her husband, and Gowda promised to help her obtain a divorce and gradually grew closer to her.