Janata Dal (Secular) party supremo HD Deve Gowda on Thursday (May 23) issued a stern warning to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna asking him to return to India and face the law in the Karnataka sex video scandal.&nbsp;

The JDS MP from Hassan has been absconding after being allegedly accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked in his household.

Gowda shared a statement on his official X handle that asked Revanna to surrender before the police. He also said that if found guilty, his grandson should not be spared and be given the harshest punishment under the law.

"At this juncture, I can do only one thing; I can issue a stern warning to Prajwal and ask him to return from wherever he is and surrender before the police. He should subject himself to the legal process," the former Indian prime minister said in a statement.

He then clarified that it was "not an appeal that I am making, it is a warning that I am issuing".

"If he does not heed this warning, he will have to face my anger and anger of all his family members. The law will take care of the accusations against him, but not listening to the family will ensure his total isolation. If he has any respect left for me, he has to return immediately," Gowda said.

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He also ensured that his family would not interfere in the enquiry against Revanna.

"I wish to also make it clear that I will ensure that there will be no interference in the enquiry against him from me or my family members. There is no emotion in this regard in my mind whatsoever, there is only the cause of justice for those who have suffered as a result of his alleged actions and misdeeds," the 92-year-old veteran politician added.

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This comes after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel Revanna's diplomatic passport "along with prompt and concerted actions to secure his return to India."

"I write to you once again to draw attention to the grave series of incidents that Prajwal Revanna has been accused of committing. These incidents have not only shocked the conscience of the people of the State of Karnataka but have also caused a nationwide concern," he said.

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"It is shameful that Prajwal Revanna&nbsp;fled the country on the 27th of April 2024 to Germany using his diplomatic passport bearing number 11135500 shortly after news of his heinous actions emerged and just a few hours before the first FIR was filed against him," the Karnataka CM added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Janata Dal (Secular) party supremo HD Deve Gowda on Thursday (May 23) issued a stern warning to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna asking him to return to India and face the law in the Karnataka sex video scandal.

Janata Dal (Secular) party supremo HD Deve Gowda on Thursday (May 23) issued a stern warning to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna asking him to return to India and face the law in the Karnataka sex video scandal. The JDS MP from Hassan has been absconding after being allegedly accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked in his household. Gowda shared a statement on his official X handle that asked Revanna to surrender before the police. He also said that if found guilty, his grandson should not be spared and be given the harshest punishment under the law. "At this juncture, I can do only one thing; I can issue a stern warning to Prajwal and ask him to return from wherever he is and surrender before the police. He should subject himself to the legal process," the former Indian prime minister said in a statement. He then clarified that it was "not an appeal that I am making, it is a warning that I am issuing". "If he does not heed this warning, he will have to face my anger and anger of all his family members. The law will take care of the accusations against him, but not listening to the family will ensure his total isolation. If he has any respect left for me, he has to return immediately," Gowda said. Also read: Karnataka sex scandal: Arrest warrant issued against JDS MP Prajwal Revanna He also ensured that his family would not interfere in the enquiry against Revanna. "I wish to also make it clear that I will ensure that there will be no interference in the enquiry against him from me or my family members. There is no emotion in this regard in my mind whatsoever, there is only the cause of justice for those who have suffered as a result of his alleged actions and misdeeds," the 92-year-old veteran politician added. I have issued a warning to @iPrajwalRevanna to return immediately from wherever he is and subject himself to the legal process. He should not test my patience any further. pic.twitter.com/kCMuNJOvAo — H D Deve Gowda (@H_D_Devegowda) May 23, 2024 × This comes after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel Revanna's diplomatic passport "along with prompt and concerted actions to secure his return to India." "I write to you once again to draw attention to the grave series of incidents that Prajwal Revanna has been accused of committing. These incidents have not only shocked the conscience of the people of the State of Karnataka but have also caused a nationwide concern," he said. I have written to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi requesting the cancellation of the diplomatic passport of the accused, Mr. Prajwal Revanna. Prompt and concerted actions are needed to secure his return to India for facing the law. pic.twitter.com/mtNU9FrXr6 — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 23, 2024 × "It is shameful that Prajwal Revanna fled the country on the 27th of April 2024 to Germany using his diplomatic passport bearing number 11135500 shortly after news of his heinous actions emerged and just a few hours before the first FIR was filed against him," the Karnataka CM added. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka sex scandal: Deve Gowda sternly warns grandson Prajwal Revanna to return, face probe

BJP leader Deveraje Gowda was taken into police custody on Friday night near Hiriyur in the Chitradurga district after allegations of molestation and sexual harassment were levelled against him.

Notably, Gowda, who recently grabbed headlines over links with the alleged obscene video case involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, had flagged the matter to central BJP&nbsp;leadership in December 2023 before the party joined hands with Janata Dal (Secular).

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case, had directed Gowda to appear before it.

He will be taken for further investigation to Hassan district where a sexual harassment case against him was registered after a woman lodged a complaint in April.

Gowda has been charged under sections 354 (A), 354C, 448, 504, 506, and 34 of the IPC and 66(E) of the Information Technology Act, 2008.&nbsp;

Earlier on May 6, Gowda had publicly denounced the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, condemning it for "trying to frame the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi" in Prajwal Revanna&nbsp;case.

The grand old party, however, rebuffed all accusations made by Gowda calling it a "bundle of lies".

Gowda also alleged that the Karnataka government was making attempts to stifle the proofs and distort the investigation, terming the SIT as "remote-controlled" by the state government.

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<h2>Blue Corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna</h2>

Earlier, Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara said that a Blue Corner notice was issued against Prajwal Revanna.

A blue notice permits Interpol to gather details regarding an individual's identity, whereabouts, or actions linked to a criminal inquiry.

Parameshwara also said that the state government is requesting Interpol's help in repatriating Prajwal Revanna, accused of serious sexual harassment.

Earlier, Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was arrested in the matter and brought to the SIT office.

The action was taken by the police on the basis of a complaint&nbsp;filed by the son of the woman who was allegedly "abducted and sexually abused".

The FIR alleged that the woman who worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal, who is also the Lok Sabha candidate for BJP-JD(S) from the Hassan constituency, before returning to her village.

(With inputs from agencies)

BJP leader Deveraje Gowda was taken into police custody on Friday night near Hiriyur in the Chitradurga district after allegations of molestation and sexual harassment were levelled against him.

BJP leader Deveraje Gowda was taken into police custody on Friday night near Hiriyur in the Chitradurga district after allegations of molestation and sexual harassment were levelled against him. Notably, Gowda, who recently grabbed headlines over links with the alleged obscene video case involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, had flagged the matter to central BJP leadership in December 2023 before the party joined hands with Janata Dal (Secular). The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case, had directed Gowda to appear before it. He will be taken for further investigation to Hassan district where a sexual harassment case against him was registered after a woman lodged a complaint in April. Gowda has been charged under sections 354 (A), 354C, 448, 504, 506, and 34 of the IPC and 66(E) of the Information Technology Act, 2008. Earlier on May 6, Gowda had publicly denounced the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, condemning it for "trying to frame the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi" in Prajwal Revanna case. The grand old party, however, rebuffed all accusations made by Gowda calling it a "bundle of lies". Gowda also alleged that the Karnataka government was making attempts to stifle the proofs and distort the investigation, terming the SIT as "remote-controlled" by the state government. Also read: New twist in Karnataka sex scandal: Woman alleges she was forced to file false case Blue Corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna Earlier, Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara said that a Blue Corner notice was issued against Prajwal Revanna. A blue notice permits Interpol to gather details regarding an individual's identity, whereabouts, or actions linked to a criminal inquiry. Parameshwara also said that the state government is requesting Interpol's help in repatriating Prajwal Revanna, accused of serious sexual harassment. Earlier, Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was arrested in the matter and brought to the SIT office. The action was taken by the police on the basis of a complaint filed by the son of the woman who was allegedly "abducted and sexually abused". The FIR alleged that the woman who worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal, who is also the Lok Sabha candidate for BJP-JD(S) from the Hassan constituency, before returning to her village. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP leader Deveraje Gowda taken into police custody in Karnataka sex scandal

Janata Dal (Secular) MLA H D Revanna was booked on Thursday (May 3) by police for kidnapping an alleged victim of sexual abuse&nbsp;by his son&nbsp;Prajwal Revanna, who is the MP of Hassan and the candidate of the BJP-led NDA in this Lok Sabha election.

The politician was booked after a 20-year-old man filed a police complaint alleging that Revanna’s associate abducted his mother, who was among the many women featured in the alleged sex tapes of Revanna’s son, JD(S) MP Prajwal.

The police filed charges against Revanna and Satish Babanna, a resident of Krishnarajanagara taluk in Mysore district, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to kidnapping.&nbsp;H D Revanna applied for anticipatory bail in the sexual harassment case just hours after the FIR was filed.

The incident, detailed in the first information report (FIR), happened on April 29. The woman had previously worked at Revanna’s residence and farmhouse in Holenarasipura for six years before quitting three years ago to work as a daily wager in her hometown.

<h2>What does the FIR say?</h2>

According to the FIR, a few days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on April 26, Babanna visited the woman's residence and claimed that Revanna’s wife Bhavani required her assistance for some tasks.&nbsp;

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Later, Babanna allegedly cautioned the family not to involve the police if they came to their residence and threatened them with legal action. On April 29, around 9 am, Babanna returned, warning the family that the woman would be implicated in a case if caught by the police. He then took her with him, stating that Revanna had summoned her, as detailed by the woman’s son in the FIR.

“While I was looking for my mother, on May 1, a couple of my friends asked about my mother featured in the alleged sex tapes of Prajwal. I called Satish over the phone to check the whereabouts of my mother and he said that a case had been registered against her and she had to get bail”,&nbsp;the FIR read.

Earlier, Prajwal was accused of sexually assaulting his house help and has fled the country. The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. Explicit videos, reportedly featuring the 33-year-old MP began to circulate in Hassan recently.

Janata Dal (Secular) MLA H D Revanna was booked on Thursday (May 3) by police for kidnapping an alleged victim of sexual abuse by his son Prajwal Revanna, who is the MP of Hassan and the candidate of the BJP-led NDA in this Lok Sabha election.

Janata Dal (Secular) MLA H D Revanna was booked on Thursday (May 3) by police for kidnapping an alleged victim of sexual abuse by his son Prajwal Revanna, who is the MP of Hassan and the candidate of the BJP-led NDA in this Lok Sabha election. The politician was booked after a 20-year-old man filed a police complaint alleging that Revanna’s associate abducted his mother, who was among the many women featured in the alleged sex tapes of Revanna’s son, JD(S) MP Prajwal. The police filed charges against Revanna and Satish Babanna, a resident of Krishnarajanagara taluk in Mysore district, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to kidnapping. H D Revanna applied for anticipatory bail in the sexual harassment case just hours after the FIR was filed. The incident, detailed in the first information report (FIR), happened on April 29. The woman had previously worked at Revanna’s residence and farmhouse in Holenarasipura for six years before quitting three years ago to work as a daily wager in her hometown. What does the FIR say? According to the FIR, a few days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on April 26, Babanna visited the woman's residence and claimed that Revanna’s wife Bhavani required her assistance for some tasks. Also read: Prajwal Revanna sex tape row: Karnataka minister's low-brow remark links disgraced MP with Lord Krishna Later, Babanna allegedly cautioned the family not to involve the police if they came to their residence and threatened them with legal action. On April 29, around 9 am, Babanna returned, warning the family that the woman would be implicated in a case if caught by the police. He then took her with him, stating that Revanna had summoned her, as detailed by the woman’s son in the FIR. “While I was looking for my mother, on May 1, a couple of my friends asked about my mother featured in the alleged sex tapes of Prajwal. I called Satish over the phone to check the whereabouts of my mother and he said that a case had been registered against her and she had to get bail”, the FIR read. Earlier, Prajwal was accused of sexually assaulting his house help and has fled the country. The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. Explicit videos, reportedly featuring the 33-year-old MP began to circulate in Hassan recently.

H D Revanna booked for kidnapping as house help allegedly raped by Prajwal Revanna disappears