Fearing arrest, BS Yediyurappa had moved an anticipatory bail petition before the Karnataka High Court. In the meanwhile, the CID approached the trial court and was able to secure a warrant to arrest the former CM.
A trial court in Karnataka has issued an arrest warrant against former Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, (Fast Track Special Court-I) NM Ramesh issued the warrant today, paving the way for the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to arrest Yediyurappa.
Notably, a plea filed by Yediyurappa seeking to quash the case against him is pending before the Karnataka High Court, as is a petition filed by the 17-year-old victim’s brother to arrest Yediyurappa.
These petitions are slated to be heard by the High Court tomorrow.
Fearing arrest, Yediyurappa has also moved an anticipatory bail petition before the High Court.
Meanwhile, the CID approached the trial court for a warrant to arrest the former Chief Minister and was able to secure the same from the special court.
The case involves allegations that Yediyurappa molested a 17-year-old girl after she accompanied her mother on a visit to the senior BJP leader’s residence to seek some help.
The girl’s mother (complainant) lodged a complaint at the Sadashivanagar police station inspector on March 14 regarding the incident, accusing Yediyurappa of having taken the 17-year-old girl into a room by hand before sexually harassing her behind locked doors.
The complainant added that when confronted about this conduct, Yediyurappa allegedly tried to hush up the issue by offering money.
