A case has been registered under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act against a photographer from Moodbidri, who allegedly deceived a Dalit woman by promising marriage, engaged in physical relations with her, and later refused to marry her.
The accused has been identified as Sanketh Ganiga (31), originally from Bedrody in Uppinangady, and residing in a rented house at Kallabettu, Moodbidri. He reportedly befriended a woman from Udupi on Instagram, developed intimacy, and then exploited her physically. Later, citing caste as an excuse, he refused to marry her.
The young woman lodged a complaint at the Moodbidri police station. Acting on it, Police Inspector Sandesh P.G. registered a case and arrested the accused.