Woman who accused former CM Yediyurappa of sexual assault dies in Bengaluru hospital
Activists demand investigation into death
Bengaluru: The woman who filed a complaint against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, accusing him of sexually assaulting her minor daughter, died on Sunday, May 26, at a hospital in Hulimavu, Bengaluru. According to sources, she visited the hospital with her daughter citing feelings of weakness. A few hours later, her daughter was informed of her mother's passing.
A human rights activist working with the woman disclosed that she had recently sought legal counsel to take over her case. The activist revealed, "Three days ago, she asked to meet a lawyer and was scheduled to do so today (Monday). Her sudden death is highly concerning." The activist also mentioned that the woman's body was taken from the hospital by her estranged son and brother without an autopsy, prompting demands for a police investigation into her death.
Dr. Mohan MR, Medical Director at Nano Hospital, stated that the woman was brought in at 8:30 pm by her daughter with severe respiratory distress. Her son arrived shortly after. Dr. Mohan said, "The woman informed us she had been treated for kidney issues for eight years and lung cancer for the past one and a half years. Despite efforts by our emergency and ICU doctors, she could not be resuscitated and passed away at 9:30 pm."
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The doctor added that they advised the family to file a medico-legal case for an autopsy if they were dissatisfied with the emergency treatment provided. However, the family declined, expressing satisfaction with the hospital's efforts. Police were present at the hospital during the woman's death.
A police source confirmed that the woman was admitted for respiratory issues and that her pre-existing serious medical conditions were only discovered at the hospital. Her oxygen levels dropped, leading to her death.
The woman had filed a complaint on March 14 at the Sadashivanagar police station, leading to a case being registered under Section 8 (sexual assault) of the POCSO Act and Section 354A (assault or use of criminal force to a woman) of the Indian Penal Code. According to her complaint, the incident occurred on February 2 when she and her minor daughter visited Yediyurappa's residence in Sanjaynagar seeking help. The mother alleged that during this visit, the BJP leader sexually assaulted her daughter in a room.
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Allahabad HC asks CBI, ED to inquire disproportionate assets allegation against Rahul Gandhi
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of amassing of disproportionate assets by Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
The court has asked the agencies to submit the progress of the inquiry on July 20.
A division bench of Justices Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Zafeer Ahmad passed the order while hearing a criminal writ petition moved by a Karnataka BJP worker, S Vignesh Shishir.
The petitioner has alleged accumulation of disproportionate assets by Gandhi and sought direction of an inquiry into the matter.
The bench conducted an in-chamber hearing in the case on May 12.
In its order published on the high court's website on Thursday, the bench observed, "It is expected that if the complaint of the petitioner has been received, the allegations may be verified as per law. It is needless to say that the CBI or ED may take appropriate steps permissible under the law."
Besides the CBI and ED, the bench has also directed the Central government's Department of Personnel and Training, the Department of Revenue, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office to file their responses on the allegations levelled by the petition within eight weeks.
According to the order, the CBI and the ED have informed the bench that they have received the petitioner's complaint and would file a response before the court.
To a query on whether the petition was maintainable, the bench said that this submission would be tested after receiving the counter-affidavits of the respective parties and the rejoinder affidavits thereof.
The court also ordered its senior registrar to keep the paper-book and the loose documents provided by the petitioner in a sealed cover to be opened on the next hearing.
