In a significant development, Karnataka JD(S) MLA HD Revanna has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) amidst allegations of kidnapping and rape. Here are the key details of this ongoing story:
- The woman who filed a kidnapping case against HD Revanna and his aide Satish has been traced by the Karnataka Police. She is set to speak to the special investigation team regarding the case. This incident also links to rape allegations against HD Revanna’s son, Prajwal Revanna, in a separate case involving obscene videos.
- The woman had previously worked at the Revanna family’s residence for nearly five years before quitting three years ago. Her son alleged that she was picked up on April 26 by Satish, a close aide of HD Revanna. Despite being brought home the same day, she was again taken away by an associate of HD Revanna on April 29 and had been missing since then.
- HD Revanna’s plea for interim protection from arrest in the kidnapping case was rejected by a local court just before he was taken into custody. The special public prosecutor highlighted concerns about the involvement of Prajwal Revanna and the need to investigate the broader aspects of the case.
- The SIT emphasized the need to understand if similar incidents targeting individuals had occurred due to the petitioner’s influence and threats. They emphasized the importance of protecting potential victims.
- The SIT investigating Prajwal Revanna’s alleged involvement in sex assault cases issued a lookout notice against his father as well. Obscene video clips purportedly involving Prajwal Revanna have surfaced, leading to increased scrutiny.
- Prajwal Revanna is reported to have left the country on April 27, following which the SIT sought his appearance within seven days.
- The Karnataka government has involved the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to seek international assistance in tracing Prajwal Revanna over rape allegations and related blackmailing with videos.
- The investigation into Prajwal Revanna’s case began after a Janata Dal (Secular) worker accused him of rape at gunpoint, leading to a FIR by the CID.
- The woman involved in the case was rescued from a farmhouse belonging to Rajashekar, HD Revanna’s personal assistant, in Mysuru district. She had been missing since April 29 and was found locked up in the farmhouse.
- Rajashekar, who is said to be absconding, will be pursued by authorities as the investigation progresses, and the woman’s statement will be recorded in Bengaluru.
The unfolding events surrounding HD Revanna and his son Prajwal Revanna underscore the gravity of the allegations and the complexity of the ongoing investigations.
Sources By Agencies
