Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The incident, which took place at Yediyurappa's residence, came to light when the victim's mother sought help for a rape case involving her daughter. Following the allegations, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have stated that the police have registered the case and an investigation is underway. The case has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) under the supervision of the Additional Police Director General of Karnataka.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) handovers the alleged sexual assault case under the POCSO act against former CM BS Yediyurappa to CID under the Additional Police Director General of Karnataka.
VIDEO | Here's what #Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on former CM Yediyurappa being booked under POCSO Act. "The police have registered a case, and they will enquire into it. We are handing over the case to CID, so that the truth comes out." (Full video available on… https://t.co/KcHxRNBtCS
Former #Karnataka CM #BSYediyurappa faces #POCSO charges for assaulting a minor. The incident occurred in his house. The woman sought help for a rape case involving her daughter, leading to the legal action against him. https://t.co/TWrIxcP5A1
Former #Karnataka CM #BSYediyurappa faces #POCSO charges for assaulting a minor. The incident occurred in his house. The woman sought help for a rape case involving her daughter, leading to the legal action against him. Read more: https://t.co/TWrIxcPDpz https://t.co/bbLQKEZplO
VIDEO | Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) speaks on POCSO case against him. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/svjSy80wYv
VIDEO | Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar speaks on former CM Yediyurappa being booked under POCSO Act. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/zJy1oCsoYe
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VIDEO | Here's what Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) said on former CM Yediyurappa being booked under POCSO Act. "They (police) have registered a case and investigation is on. Until and unless we know what exactly the truth is, we can't reveal anything.… https://t.co/bHcJ6qf1TC
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