Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (SP)

Puttur, Jan 11: A youth named Sachin from Perne village near Uppinangady, who reportedly lost lacs of rupees after falling in love with a girl whom he got to know through Facebook, has filed a case in Uppinangady police station.

The youth, who is 25, had fallen for a girl from Sakleshpur in Hassan district after getting to know her through social website, Facebook. The love was mutual, and soon progressed till the talk of marriage.

At this juncture, the girl reportedly expressed the desire to continue her education. He supported her desire and gave his nod. He also made all arrangements for the girl who came down to Mangaluru from Sakleshpur. The youth claims to have spent around two lac rupees for making all arrangements.

However, as days progressed, calls from the girl became infrequent with yawning gaps in between. Whenever he could establish contact with her and questioned her about her changed attitude, she began answering adamantly, the man says. The girl also later claimed to have married another youth by way of registered marriage. It is also said that Sachin used to get threatening calls from people who claimed themselves as relatives of the girl's husband.

Sachin has now sought help of Uppinangady police, seeking their help to sort out the matter.