High Court petition seeks arrest of former CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case
Bengaluru: The elder brother of a victim has taken legal action by filing a writ petition in the High Court, demanding the arrest of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a POCSO case.
Allegations state that despite filing a complaint against Yediyurappa on March 14, there has been no substantial progress in the case. Represented by Senior Advocate Balan, the petitioner highlights a lack of collection of vital evidence, including panchanama, even after three months since the complaint. Additionally, a video recording of Yeidyurappa's speech adds weight to the plea for his arrest and interrogation.
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In response to the petition, the CID issued a notice for Yediyurappa to attend the hearing. However, as he failed to appear, the CID has now approached the People's Representatives Court seeking a non-bailable warrant against him. If granted, this warrant could lead to Yediyurappa's arrest by the CID, escalating legal troubles for the former CM.
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Puttur: Four arrested for alleged negligent disposal of Dalit labourer’s body
Puttur (Karnataka), Nov 26: Four people have been arrested for allegedly disposing of a Dalit labourer’s body negligently in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased, Shivappa (70), a resident of Keremoole near Sullia, worked as an assistant mason at Tauro Cement Fabrication Unit in Salmara village. He reportedly collapsed and died during work hours on November 16.
Instead of providing medical assistance or notifying his family, the factory owner, Henry Tauro, allegedly loaded Shivappa’s body onto a pickup truck and dumped it near his home, placing it on wooden logs by the roadside, according to police.
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The incident sparked outrage among Dalit organisations in Puttur, including the Adi Dravida Samaja Seva Sangha, who demanded a thorough investigation.
Protests over delays in apprehending the accused intensified public pressure, leading to the arrests of Tauro, his son Kiran, their assistant Prakash, and a mason named Stany.
According to a complaint lodged by Shivappa's son-in-law, the accused brought Shivappa home unresponsive on the evening of November 16. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Atrocities Against Dalits Act, and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death and examine allegations of mishandling the victim’s body, police added.
