Bengaluru: As the fate of Cong-JD(s) coalition government in the state hangs in balance ahead of the much anticipated trust vote, more reports of ‘Operation Lotus’ have surfaced against BJP on Saturday as reports of Congress minister being offered money to switch sides have come to the forth.
According to the reports, Congress MLA and cabinet minister Raheem Khan has been offered money to join BJP.
The reports further add that Raheem Khan on Saturday morning received call from a close-aide of BJP State President, BS Yeddyurappa who allegedly offered him Rs. 30 crore for joining the party.
“If you join BJP, you will become the first Muslim Minister of BJP Government in the state, we will establish you as the most influential Muslim leader in Northern Karnataka” the influential woman leader of BJP reportedly told Rahim Khan on call.
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Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
