A metropolis courtroom Monday remanded Satish Babu alias Satish Babanna, who is claimed to be a relative of JD(S) MLA H D Revanna’s spouse Bhavani Revanna, to eight days of police custody in reference to the alleged abduction and illegal confinement of a woman.
In the meantime, the SIT, accompanied by the sufferer, carried out spot mahazar (inspection) at Revanna’s residence in Bengaluru’s Basavanagudi in reference to the case Monday. Revanna was arrested for alleged abduction and confinement of a 47-year-old lady at a farm home in Kalenahalli in Mysuru district’s Hunsur taluk.
Based on a member of the family, the girl was allegedly taken away by one Satish Babu alias Satish Babanna on 29 April. Babu was arrested on Might 3.
Revanna’s advocate Gopal claimed that he was not allowed to enter the home by the officers throughout the spot mahazar. “They’re investigating in a biased method,” he mentioned.
Suspended JD(S) chief Prajwal Revanna. (Categorical Picture)
The SIT additionally launched a helpline for the victims and informants to share data associated to the case, and warranted that their identities will stay confidential.
With intercourse movies allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, doing the rounds, the SIT issued an announcement warning individuals of authorized motion for “both storing or circulating movies or photos”. The SIT mentioned that such individuals can be booked below part 67 (a) of the IT Act.
A farmhouse of the Deve Gowda household in Hassan the place a few of the movies have been allegedly recorded. (Categorical Picture)
“Whoever tries to hurt the confidentiality or attempt to vilify any ladies, it is going to be severely handled,” mentioned the assertion.
SIT chief BK Singh mentioned, “… Storing movies, photos and audio clips additionally attracts legal motion… Due to this fact, it’s suggested to most people to delete the video/audio/pictures of victims of sexual crimes from their gadgets to keep away from authorized motion.”