Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: Woman claims coercion to file false case
Hassan: In a startling revelation amidst the ongoing Karnataka sex scandal involving JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has disclosed that one of the female complainants asserts being coerced by individuals purporting to be police officers into lodging a false complaint, under threat of harassment.
Former Chief Minister and JDS state President H.D. Kumaraswamy has levelled serious accusations against the Special Investigation Team (SIT) assigned to the case, alleging that the team is intimidating victims with false charges of prostitution if they don't provide statements favourable to the Congress government.
Prajwal Revanna, the sitting MP from Karnataka's Hassan and grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, remains elusive amidst the unfolding scandal. His father, JD-S MLA H.D. Revanna, has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a scandal victim.
Kumaraswamy has emphasised adherence to the law, affirming that those found guilty must face consequences. He also scrutinised the whereabouts of a kidnapped victim and criticised the distribution of private videos.
Responding to the allegations, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara defended the SIT's efficiency, stating that the state government takes the matter seriously and urged those with complaints against the SIT to formally lodge them.
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Man jumps to death from 22nd floor of posh Noida society; depression suspected
Noida (PTI): A 37-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of a posh residential society in Sector 107 here, police said on Monday.
The incident took place on Sunday in Prateek Edifice Society under the jurisdiction of the Sector-39 police station. The deceased has been identified as Sajjal Mehrotra, a company director who lived in the society with his family.
"On Sunday afternoon, he jumped from the balcony of his flat on the 22nd floor," a police official said.
Family members and security guards rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police said, adding that no suicide note has been found.
Prima facie, the deceased was suffering from depression, officials said, adding that other aspects of the case are being investigated.
The body has been sent for post-mortem and further legal formalities are underway.
Police said the man got married about 10 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children. No complaint has been received from the family in connection with the incident.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
