Bengaluru: Following allegations that three individuals claiming to be Karnataka police officials threatened a woman into filing a complaint against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the serial sex abuse case in Hassan has decided to inquire into the matter.
Well-placed sources said that the SIT came to know of the matter after it was made public by the National Commission for Women (NCW). They added that necessary legal action would be initiated.
On Thursday, the NCW in a press release stated: “One woman complainant came to the commission to register a complaint against three individuals dressed in civil uniform, allegedly introducing themselves as Karnataka police officials and forcing her to give a false complaint in this case.
“She stated that she is being called by random phone numbers threatening her to complaint (sic). It has come to light that this complainant was forced by a group of individuals to file a complaint, under the threat of potential harassment and false implications. The victim has sought protection for her family’s welfare, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.”
Home Minister G Parameshwar said that the information should be shared with the SIT so that it could take action.
“Let the NCW speak with the SIT and let the probe team know about what threats were issued. Then action will be taken,” he said.
Published 10 May 2024, 21:01 IST