Karnataka BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila faces FIR following woman's sexual assault allegations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila faces FIR following woman's sexual assault allegations

India TV News  

The Karnataka Police on Monday said that a case has been registered against BJP functionary Arun Kumar Puthila, after a woman accused him of sexually harassing her in a Bengaluru hotel in 2023. The police said, based on the complaint of women, an FIR has been filed against the BJP leader on September 1 at women's police station in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district About the incident According to the complaint, the woman, first came in contact with the accused as she was interested in joining a pro-Hindu movement initiated by Puthila. Significantly, the complainant in the FIR also alleged that Puthila intimidated her by claiming he possessed compromising photographs, selfies, audio recordings, and videos that could tarnish her reputation. Accused BJP functionary denies charges While, it is pertinent to note that the police has initiated a probe into the alleged incident, the accused who had previously contested as an independent candidate in the 2023 assembly elections before rejoining the BJP, responded to the allegations.

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Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
5 days, 13 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

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BJP councilor accused of rape, blackmail suspended; goes into hiding
1 month, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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1 month, 1 week ago

3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches

Hindustan Times  

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BJP worker booked under Pocso for sexually harassing minor in Karnataka’s Mandya - Karnataka News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP worker booked under Pocso for sexually harassing minor in Karnataka’s Mandya - Karnataka News

India Today  

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Karnataka BJP leader booked for sexually assaulting woman in 2023
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP leader booked for sexually assaulting woman in 2023

Hindustan Times  

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BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila gets bail in sexual harassment case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila gets bail in sexual harassment case

The Hindu  

Puttila Parivara founder and BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila obtained bail from a Magistrate Court in Puttur on Monday, September 2, in connection with a case of sexual harassment registered against him by the Dakshina Kannada Women Police in Puttur on Sunday, September 1. Acting on the complaint of a 47-year-old woman, now residing in Puttur, the Women Police registered …

Another BJP leader in Uttarakhand booked for rape
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Another BJP leader in Uttarakhand booked for rape

The Hindu  

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Charges framed against former Haryana minister in harassment case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Charges framed against former Haryana minister in harassment case

Hindustan Times  

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BJP functionary booked for harassing female hotel manager
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP functionary booked for harassing female hotel manager

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Another FIR registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna for sexual harassment
5 months, 4 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Another FIR has been registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna on charges of sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation, police sources said on Tuesday. Along with him, three others, including former BJP MLA from Hassan Preetham Gowda has also been named in the FIR for allegedly sharing images captured by Prajwal during sexual harassment of the victim on a …

Prajwal Revanna hit with fourth sex abuse case, ex-BJP MLA also named
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna hit with fourth sex abuse case, ex-BJP MLA also named

Hindustan Times  

The Special Investigation Team of the Karnataka Police has registered a fourth case of sexual harassment against Prajwal Revanna, former Janata Dal MP from Hassan, according to news agency ANI. Prajwal Revanna: 4th sexual harassment FIR registered, former BJP MLA involved REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Three others have also been implicated, including former BJP MLA from Hassan Preetham Gowda. While the other …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to Appear in Bengaluru Court Tomorrow in Defamation Case Filed by Karnataka BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rape-accused Prajwal Revanna remanded to SIT custody for six days

The Hindu  

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Karnataka: Blue Corner Notice issued against Prajwal Revanna in obscene videos case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Blue Corner Notice issued against Prajwal Revanna in obscene videos case

India TV News  

A Blue Corner Notice has been issued against JD MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse allegations, said the Karnataka government on Sunday. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced financial assistance to the rape victims who are in hundreds, since it is a unique case which has never happened in the last 75 years," Congress general secretary and the party's Karnataka in-charge …

Prajwal Revanna's sexual harassment case: Karnataka CM asks SIT to speed up the investigation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna's sexual harassment case: Karnataka CM asks SIT to speed up the investigation

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday held a meeting with the officials of the special investigation team, which is probing into Prajwal Revanna’s sexual harassment case, and asked the SIT to speed up the investigation. Prajwal Revanna's case: Karnataka CM asks SIT to speed up the investigation After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to the Karnataka Chief Minister, …

Not just Prajwal Revanna, a look at 5 big recent ‘sex scandals’ involving Karnataka politicians
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Not just Prajwal Revanna, a look at 5 big recent ‘sex scandals’ involving Karnataka politicians

Live Mint  

Prajwal Revanna sex abuse case: The Karnataka Police on May 2 filed a rape case against JD Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna, who is facing a probe in connection with a sexual abuse case. Here is a list of 5 such instances since 2007: Ramesh Jarkiholi: March 2021 Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramesh Jarkiholi resigned as Karnataka water resources minister …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna ‘sex videos’ case: Lookout notice issued against Deve Gowda's grandson

Hindustan Times  

Prajwal Revanna ‘sex videos’ case: The Special Investigation Team formed by the Karnataka government has issued a lookout circular against Prajwal Revanna, an 'absconding' MP from Hassan, who is accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. The lookout circular, issued to all immigration points across India, ensures that Prajwal Revanna will be detained upon reporting at any airport, seaport, or …

Rahul Gandhi's 'despite knowing everything...' attack on PM Narendra Modi over Prajwal Revanna row
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi's 'despite knowing everything...' attack on PM Narendra Modi over Prajwal Revanna row

Hindustan Times  

The controversy over the purported sex videos featuring Prajwal Revanna intensified on Wednesday with Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah accusing former prime minister HD Deve Gowda of sending his grandson abroad. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the scandal, accusing him of promoting the JD MP despite "knowing everything". Prajwal's driver Karthi said that the pen …

Karnataka SIT summons Prajwal Revanna, father over sexual harassment case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka SIT summons Prajwal Revanna, father over sexual harassment case

Hindustan Times  

The Special Investigation Team, which is probing the leaked videos of Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna, on Tuesday issued summons to the leader to appear before them for investigation, said an SIT official on a condition of anonymity. Though confirming that notice has been issued to both Hassan MP and his father Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna, the SIT official didn’t …

Congress govt in Karnataka answerable for delay in action against Revanna: Amit Shah
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress govt in Karnataka answerable for delay in action against Revanna: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Congress government in Karnataka is answerable for the delay in acting against complaints of alleged sexual misconduct against Janada Dal Secular lawmaker, Prajwal Revanna. Addressing media persons in Assam’s Guwahati, Shah said, “BJP’s stand is clear… we stand with the ‘Matri Shakti’ of the country. Shah added that a meeting of …

Prajwal Revanna booked in sexual harassment case amid video row; cook names MP's father too
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna booked in sexual harassment case amid video row; cook names MP's father too

Hindustan Times  

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Karnataka government forms SIT for probing into ‘obscene videos’ case that allegedly involved Prajwal Revanna
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government forms SIT for probing into ‘obscene videos’ case that allegedly involved Prajwal Revanna

Hindustan Times  

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Karnataka: FIR filed against BS Yediyurappa under POCSO for alleged sexual assault of minor, former CM reacts
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: FIR filed against BS Yediyurappa under POCSO for alleged sexual assault of minor, former CM reacts

India TV News  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl and booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, news agency ANI reported. A complaint was filed by the mother of a 17-year-old girl, accusing the former Chief Minister of sexual assault during a …

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP
10 months ago

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP

Hindustan Times  

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BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan

The Hindu  

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Karnataka BJP leader slams his party over inaction against rape-accused Lingayat seer
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka BJP leader slams his party over inaction against rape-accused Lingayat seer

India Today  

BJP MLC Vishwanath has demanded the arrest of a Lingayat seer accused of raping minor girls. The BJP leader hit out at his party, alleging that the politicians’ statements are protecting Lingayat mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru. Lingayat mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru has been booked in an alleged sexual assault case involving minors. Here’s a timeline of the events …

Congress MP Venugopal questioned by CBI in Kerala solar scam case
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress MP Venugopal questioned by CBI in Kerala solar scam case

India TV News  

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FIR Filed Against SP Leader, 2 Others for 'Defaming' BJP MP After Thai Woman's Death in Lucknow
3 years, 7 months ago

FIR Filed Against SP Leader, 2 Others for 'Defaming' BJP MP After Thai Woman's Death in Lucknow

News 18  

An FIR was lodged on Tuesday against three people, including a Samajwadi Party leader, for allegedly defaming a BJP Rajya Sabha MP in a case related to the death of a woman from Thailand due to coronavirus, police said. The case was lodged against SP National Spokesperson I P Singh and two others under the Information Technology Act and Indian …

Karnataka 'Sex Video Scandal': Woman Accuses Police of Being Biased, Writes to Top Cop
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka 'Sex Video Scandal': Woman Accuses Police of Being Biased, Writes to Top Cop

News 18  

The woman, said to be in a ‘sex video’ allegedly involving BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, on Sunday accused the police of being biased. “Though Ramesh Jarkiholi has not mentioned my name in his complaint, police raided the place where I was staying as a paying guest and destroyed all the evidence there to present me as an …

Karnataka minister faces allegations of sexual exploitation
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka minister faces allegations of sexual exploitation

Hindustan Times  

An activist has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru accusing Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi of sexually exploiting a woman. “We are trying to ascertain who they are and are trying to contact them.” In his complaint, Kalahalli has alleged Jarkiholi exploited the woman after she approached him for some help with a short film. BJP leader and Union minister Pralhad …

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