Belthangadi MLA Harish Poonja faced severe criticism from the State High Court for staging a protest outside a police station, demanding the release of an individual arrested for illegal mining and stockpiling explosives.

Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, facing allegations of sexually abusing several women, was taken to hospital for medical examination under tight security on Friday, police said.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing allegations of sexually abusing several women, has informed his mother Bhavani Revanna that they want to inquire her in a kidnapping case on June 1.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, facing allegations of sexually abusing several women, was arrested after completing due process, and further legal procedures will follow.

In a move aimed at conveying a strong message regarding the seriousness of sexual assault allegations, the Karnataka police have opted to assign solely women police personnel to accompany Prajwal Revanna, accused in multiple rape cases, during public appearances. This decision comes in the wake of Prajwal's recent arrest upon his return to India after fleeing the country following the accusations.

Speculation mounts as Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is expected to make a court appearance today following his arrest on charges of 'sexual assault and rape'. Sources from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) suggest that preparations are underway to bring him before the court for further proceedings.

Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, facing allegations of sexually abusing several women, was interrogated after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested him as soon as he landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru in the wee hours of Friday.

Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, facing allegations of sexually abusing several women, was arrested by the SIT probing the case, minutes after he landed from Germany here in the wee hours of Friday.