15 March,2024 11:14 AM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
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Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has addressed allegations of sexual assault against former Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa. He claimed that it is a "sensitive matter" and that "investigation is ongoing". Parameshwara further stated that the police will offer safety for the women involved.
Parameshwara told reporters in Bengaluru that the complaint against BS Yediyurappa was registered on Thursday night and that the police are investigating the case, reported ANI.
Parameshwara was quoted as saying, "Last night around 10 pm, a lady registered a complaint against BS Yediyurappa. Police have registered the case. The investigation is on. Until we know the truth, we can't reveal anything. This is a sensitive thing as it involves a former CM".
"I don't think there is any political angle to this. We all do not know the lady. We do not know anything about it. Let us see and wait what the outcome of the case is," he further stated responding to a query per the ANI report.
He further added, "If the distressed woman needs protection, then it will be given."
According to the ANI report, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, aged 81, is facing allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
According to an FIR filed by a local police station, the event took place on February 2 in Bengaluru. The victim sought assistance on a past incidence of sexual assault, the ANI report added.
According to the FIR, Yediyurappa assaulted the girl after pulling her into a room. The survivor informed her mother about the occurrence, which resulted in the complaint being registered under POCSO and Section 354 (A) of the Indian Penal Code, the report further stated.
Meanwhile, BS Yediyurappa said, "A few days ago a woman came to my house. She was crying saying that there was some problem. I asked her what was the matter and I personally called the police commissioner about the matter and told him to help her. Later, the woman started talking against me. I have brought this matter to the attention of the police commissioner. Yesterday police filed a complaint against me. Let's see what happens next, I can't say that there is a political motive behind this."
