Controversially Remanded: JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in CID Custody over Sexual Abuse Case

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna, arrested for alleged sexual abuse, has been remanded in CID custody till July 1. Revanna, the brother of former MP Prajwal Revanna, denies the charges and claims extortion. The case involves claims of wrongful confinement, criminal intimidation, and unnatural offenses.

In a significant development, JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna was remanded in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) until July 1, following allegations of sexual abuse by a 27-year-old JD(S) worker.

Revanna's arrest on Sunday by the Hassan police has ignited a media frenzy, given his political pedigree. He is the eldest son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna and grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda. Despite vehemently denying the charges and labeling the accusations as a bid to extort Rs five crore from him, the CID has taken charge of the investigation at the government's behest.

The case is layered with accusations and counter-claims, adding to its complexity. The JD(S) worker's complaint led to an FIR against Revanna under multiple IPC sections, including unnatural offenses and criminal intimidation. Meanwhile, Revanna's aide, Shivakumar, has lodged a counter-complaint alleging extortion by the party worker. The court's decision to place Revanna in CID custody marks the latest twist in a saga that has already seen his close family members embroiled in legal battles.