Yediyurappa booked under POCSO, survivor’s mother alleges harassment

Denying the allegations, BS Yediyurappa said he won’t deem them a political conspiracy and will wait for investigation to take place.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 15, 2024 | 1:29 PMUpdatedMar 15, 2024 | 1:29 PM

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BJP stalwart and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The Sadashivanagar police in Bengaluru have booked him following a complaint by the survivor’s mother. The mother alleged that Yediyurappa sexually harassed the minor when she took her along to meet him. Yediyurappa said he will face the law.

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