BJP MP Pratap Simha sent to police custody in Prakash Raj defamation case
Bengaluru: BJP MP Pratap Simha from Mysuru Kodagu constituency Pratap Simha was on Friday sent to police custody by the court in the defamation case filed by actor turned activist Prakash Raj here in Bengaluru.
Earlier the court had issued non-bailable warrant against Simha for failing to appear before fcourt. On Friday when the MP appeared before court for the hearing of the case he was sent to police custody.
The case relates to a tweet by MP Pratap Simha ‘insulting’ Prakash Raj, after which the actor had filed a case against the BJP MP.
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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
