No protection for anyone: Dr Parameshwara on Prajwal case
01-May-2024 04:34 PM 2090
Bengaluru, May 1 (Reporter) In a firm declaration here on Wednesday, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara emphasised that there would be no special treatment or protection afforded to anyone, including Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged sex scandal. "Allegations of government inaction are unfounded. We have taken heed of the concerns raised, including those by the Union Home Minister. There will be no shielding of individuals involved. Our actions are guided by legal protocols. Given the far-reaching implications of this case, decisions cannot be arbitrary. Hence, the establishment of the SIT," he said. The reaction from Dr Parameshwara comes in the wake of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's inquiry on Tuesday regarding the lack of action by the Congress government in Karnataka against Prajwal Revanna. The Home Minister clarified that the issuance of notices under Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was part of standard procedural protocol. "Arrests aren't made hastily. We meticulously assess various factors like complaints, evidence, and legal provisions, whether the offense is bailable or non-bailable. Hence, the SIT has opted for notices under Section 41A of CrPC. Revanna and Prajwal are obliged to appear within 24 hours; failure to comply will result in further action," he said. Dr Parameshwara emphasised that both Prajwal and his father HD Revanna had been instructed to present themselves for investigation within 24 hours. This directive follows the initiation of inquiries by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the state government to probe the allegations. Prajwal, aged 33, is the son of HD Deve Gowda's elder son, HD Revanna, who serves as an MLA and former Minister. He is also the candidate of the BJP-JDS alliance from Hassan, which recently went to the polls. Allegations surfaced recently in Hassan involving explicit video clips purportedly implicating Prajwal. Following this, the state government established an SIT to investigate the alleged scandal. The SIT, on April 28, issued notices to both Prajwal and Revanna, who stand accused of sexual harassment, based on a complaint filed by a woman who had worked in their household...////...
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