VM Giri, unit president of a pro-Kannada organisation Rakshana Vedike and editor of a tabloid, held for extorting money from prostitutes

The K S Layout police arrested a gang of four led by kingpin VM Giri, the unit president of Rakshana Vedike, a pro-Kannada organisation and editor-publisher of a fortnightly Kannada tabloid Real Bangalore.

The police have charged Giri and his accomplices, Venkatesh (28) and Rajendra (26), with blackmailing prostitutes and extorting money from them. The police continue to look for Harish, yet another member of the gang.

The cops recovered a revolver, nine live cartridges, a car, mobile phone, camera and Rs 2,500 from the gang How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Radio One fan hits high note with the stars› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT