SIT brings Prajwal Revanna to his residence amidst obscene video case
New Delhi: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) recently escorted suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna to his residence as part of ongoing investigations into allegations of rape and sexual harassment leveled against him.
The action follows a recent ruling by the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (AACM) special court in Bengaluru, which remanded Revanna to 14-day judicial custody starting June 18 on charges of sexual assault and rape.
Prajwal Revanna, formerly the JD(S) MP from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, was arrested upon his arrival from Munich on May 30 at Kempegowda International Airport. Allegations surfaced after several explicit videos purportedly depicting instances of sexual assault involving Revanna emerged.
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Interpol had issued a Blue Corner Notice seeking information on Revanna's whereabouts, as he reportedly left for Germany on April 27, immediately after the Hassan Lok Sabha elections.
Coincidentally, on the same day Revanna was remanded to judicial custody, the Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to his mother, Bhavani Revanna in an abduction case registered by KR Nagar police in Mysuru. Bhavani Revanna's husband, HD Revanna, a former minister and JDS MLA from Holenarasipura, is also implicated in the case.
Justice Krishna S Dixit confirmed interim anticipatory bail for Bhavani Revanna, stipulating restrictions on her movements in Mysuru and Hassan districts, except for police investigation purposes.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
