VARANASI: Seeking the service of a ‘gay’ after contacting him through an app to call at his hotel room in the Parade Kothi area under Sigra police station proved costly for a 57-year-old medical practitioner.The gay took nude photos of the doctor and admonished, “Such homosexual practice at this age in this holy city is not fair,” before compelling the doctor to transfer money to different bank accounts under the threat of a broken glass. After staying with him for two days, the gay left the hotel on Tuesday, when the doctor lodged an FIR with the police in the evening.Inspector Sigra Sanjay Kumar Mishra stated that a case has been registered under section 308(4) (extortion), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), and 324(4) (mischief) of BNS against Vikas alias Aarav Pandey alias Roshan Kumar Pathak. The police were trying to ascertain the identity of Pathak with the help of the hotel’s CCTV footage. He added that the transfer of money through UPI numbers and other transactions are also being checked. Officials expressed hope that the accused would be apprehended soon.After checking into a hotel in the Parade Kothi area on July 20, the doctor came into contact with Pathak through an app. He invited Pathak to his hotel. In his complaint, the doctor mentioned that Pathak arrived at his hotel room with beer and other items. After consuming beer, the doctor removed his clothes and also asked Pathak to do the same.However, Pathak took nude photos and videos, stating that these activities does not suit in old age and it should not be done in the city of Lord Shiva. The doctor added that after this, Pathak started beating him.Subsequently, Pathak broke a glass and, by placing its edge on the doctor’s neck, threatened to send the pictures to acquaintances and relatives if he didn’t pay. Between July 20 and 21, the accused ensured the transfer of a total amount of Rs eight lakh to different accounts through UPI and account transfers. During the initial police investigation into UPI transactions, his name appeared as Roshan Kumar Pathak, while transfers made through WhatsApp showed his name as Aarav Pandey.
