Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Central Forum pens open letter to CM
Bengaluru: In light of the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case, the Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Central Forum has penned an open letter to the Chief Minister, urging the immediate arrest of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna wherever he may be, and the initiation of legal proceedings against him under the IT Act, IPC, and the UAPA.
The alleged involvement of MP Prajwal Revanna and his father, MLA H. D. Revanna, in a gang-rape scandal has drawn widespread condemnation. The Forum stresses the urgency of locating and arresting the accused and the need for legal action under relevant statutes. Furthermore, the Forum calls for a time-bound investigation by the SIT, targeting not only the accused but also any individuals complicit in the filming of the sexual acts.
The letter shows the gravity of the scandal, which reportedly spans thousands of videos and photos and the disturbing trend of exploiting such crimes for political gain.
It criticises the leniency shown towards the accused, raising questions about the safety of women under the current administration.
Amidst ongoing accusations and counter-accusations among political leaders, the Forum appeals for a serious approach to the scandal and calls for measures to protect the victims' rights. It demands iimmediate action against those involved in covering up the scandal, sharing the illicit videos, or impeding the investigation process.
The Forum also addresses concerns regarding the conduct of Prajwal Revanna's family members, calling for their accountability in light of their positions of authority.
In conclusion, the Forum urges the Chief Minister to uphold the principles of democracy and justice by addressing the demands outlined in the open letter.
The open letter has been signed by Moidin Kutty, convener of the Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Central Forum.
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Karnataka makes teenage pregnancies audit mandatory
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued an order mandating an audit of all adolescent pregnancy cases across the state, aiming to systematically track, review and address the underlying causes of pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 18 years.
The order makes adolescent pregnancy audit mandatory by the Taluk Health Officer (THO) for all pregnancies occurring among girls aged 10 to 18 years across the state.
The move is intended to strengthen early identification, counselling and preventive interventions by integrating efforts across health, education and social welfare departments, while leveraging existing programmes such as the National Health Mission (NHM) and Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK).
“Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant public health and social concern with implications for maternal health, neonatal outcomes, and socio-economic development,” the order said.
It noted that pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 18 years are associated with increased risks of maternal complications, adverse birth outcomes, school dropout and social vulnerability.
According to the order, all adolescent pregnancies identified in the state must be compulsorily reported by both government and private healthcare institutions on the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) platform.
The audit framework will examine multiple socio-medical factors, including age at marriage, educational status, awareness of reproductive health, access to contraception, and family vulnerabilities.
It will also assess linkages with schemes such as RKSK, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and school health programmes to identify service delivery gaps.
At the Taluk level, a dedicated audit committee will be constituted under the chairmanship of the Taluk Health Officer. Its members will be drawn from primary health centres, field health staff, Anganwadi services and schools.
The government further directed that counselling services, including those through Sneha Centres, access to contraceptives, and targeted outreach to vulnerable adolescent groups—such as school dropouts, migrants and socially disadvantaged households—must be strengthened.
“The audit shall examine age at marriage, educational status, awareness on reproductive health, access to contraception and counselling services, socio-economic and family vulnerabilities,” the order said.
The order mandates strict confidentiality in handling all cases, in compliance with child protection laws, while also ensuring adherence to legal reporting requirements.
