May 31, 2024, 12:00 AM
May 28, 2024, 5:11 AM

MP Prajwal Revanna's Mother Seek Anticipatory Bail in Kidnapping Case

Highlights
  • Bhavani Revanna, the mother of accused politician Prajwal Revanna, seeks anticipatory bail in a kidnapping case.
  • The case involving her husband, HD Revanna, and four others, has been filed by the SIT in Karnataka.
  • The legal battle unfolds as the family faces multiple criminal allegations.
Story

India MP arrested in sex abuse case after returning to country. Prajwal Revanna, a lawmaker accused of sexually abusing women, fled India on 27 April. He was arrested upon his return from Germany in Bengaluru city. Mr. Revanna, seeking re-election from Hassan constituency in Karnataka, did not comment on the videos, claiming they were doctored. Reason: Prajwal Revanna faced arrest warrant after fleeing the country following the end of voting in his constituency. His grandfather, former Indian prime minister HD Deve Gowda, urged him to return and face the investigation. Mr. Revanna released a video on 27 May, promising to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday. Additional Context: HD Revanna, Prajwal Revanna's father, was arrested earlier in connection with a kidnapping case. Bhavani Revanna, Prajwal's mother, filed anticipatory bail in a kidnapping case involving her husband. Prajwal Revanna released a video on Monday, stating his pre-planned return to India for questioning by the SIT on May 31. He alleged a political conspiracy against him and apologized to his family, party supporters, and the people of the state.

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