Hyderabad: Alluri Srinivas, popularly known as the “Lady Aghori,” who has been at the centre of several controversies across the Telugu states, has been granted bail in a cheating case. The Chevella Court issued bail orders after he was accused of extorting ₹10 lakh from a woman film producer under the pretext of performing black magic rituals for her benefit.
The case came to light after the complainant, a woman from Shankarpally in Ranga Reddy district, alleged that Srinivas had introduced himself during a dinner at Pragati Resorts in Proddatur six months ago. Gaining her trust, he claimed that a special ritual could bring her prosperity and demanded ₹5 lakh as an advance. He later took her to a farmhouse in Ujjain, Uttar Pradesh, for the ritual and allegedly pressured her for an additional ₹5 lakh, threatening that her family would face dire consequences if she failed to comply.
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Srinivas was arrested after a formal complaint was lodged. He was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, which was subsequently extended. The Chevella Court has now granted him conditional bail, directing him to produce two sureties of ₹5,000 each.
Rape Case Filed in Karimnagar
In a separate case, a young woman from Kothapalli in Karimnagar district has filed a rape complaint against Alluri Srinivas. She alleged that he established contact with her in the name of promoting Sanatana Dharma, took her to Kondagattu, and performed a symbolic marriage by tying a *taali* (sacred thread) before attempting to sexually assault her.
According to her statement, Srinivas forcibly touched her inappropriately and extorted ₹3 lakh by threatening to harm her if she revealed the incident. Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under Sections 64(1), 87, 318(4), and 351(2) of the IPC.
Despite being granted bail in the cheating case, Srinivas remains in judicial custody as he continues to face multiple charges. Investigations are ongoing in the rape case and other pending matters.