JDS core committee calls for judicial probe into Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case
Mysuru: The JDS Core Committee, led by Chairman GT Deve Gowda and former minister Sara Mahesh, has demanded a thorough judicial investigation into the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case. Addressing the media in Mysuru, the committee members expressed concern over the handling of the case by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), accusing some officials of bias towards the Congress party.
Speaking on the need for transparency and accountability, GT Deve Gowda asserted that while action should be taken if Prajwal Revanna is found guilty, it's crucial to uncover the individuals responsible for distributing compromising material.
He further stressed on the alleged connections between the driver involved and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, calling for Shivakumar's resignation or dismissal from the cabinet.
The committee members also criticised the state government's handling of the case, questioning the decision-making process in registering kidnapping charges and the lack of transparency in the victim's rescue operation. They called for a comprehensive investigation into various aspects of the case, including the abduction, distribution of pen drives, and the role of political figures.
Former minister Sara Mahesh echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of holding accountable those implicated in the pen drive scandal. She raised questions about the victim's whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding her rescue, urging for a thorough examination of the case by a judicial authority.
The JDS also announced a statewide sit-in on May 8 to demand a judicial inquiry into the entire case.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings by four wickets in IPL
Hyderabad, May 19: Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Punjab Kings by four wickets to end the league phase of the Indian Premier League with 17 points here on Sunday.
Chasing 215, SRH overhauled the target with five balls to spare after opener Abhishek Sharma hammered a 28-ball 66 (6x6s, 5x4s).
SRH were also bolstered by contributions from Rahul Tripathi (33), Nitish Reddy (37) and Heinrich Klaasen (42) along the way.
Earlier in the contest, Punjab Kings were helped by Prabhsimran Singh's quick fire 71 as well as useful contributions from opener Atharva Taide (46) and Rilee Rossouw (49) to post 214/5 on board.
Prabhsimran and Taide added 97 runs from just 55 balls. While Taide scored 46 from 27 balls with five fours and two sixes, Prabhsimran hit seven sixes and four fours for his 45-ball 71.
Rossouw signed off with a 24-ball 49 with four sixes and three fours while stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma produced late fireworks to make 32 not out.
Brief scores:
Punjab Kings 214/5 in 20 overs (Atharva Taide 46, Prabhsimran Singh 71, Rilee Rossouw 49; T Natarajan 2/33).
Hyderabad 215/6 in 19.1 overs (Abhishek Sharma 66, Rahul Tripathi 33, Nitish Reddy 37, Heinrich Klaasen 42; Arshdeep Singh 2/37) by 4 wickets.
