The previous Chief Minister of Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa, emerged on the workplaces of the Prison Investigation Division (CID) of the Karnataka Police on Monday, going through interrogation in connection to a case filed underneath the Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

This growth unfolds amidst allegations of sexual harassment introduced forth by a minor’s mom, prompting an official grievance on the Sadashivanagar police station right here on March 3, 2024.

Initially, the native police dealt with the case, however subsequently, the Karnataka authorities transferred the investigation to the CID. Yeddyurappa was summoned twice by CID officers for questioning, initially disregarding the summons, which prompted officers to pursue an arrest warrant from the fast-track court docket. Consequently, a non-bailable arrest warrant was issued in opposition to him.

But, Yeddyurappa took preemptive motion by petitioning the Karnataka Excessive Court docket, in search of dismissal of the case and anticipatory bail. The intervention of the Excessive Court docket proved pivotal, because it directed that Yeddyurappa shouldn’t face arrest pending additional proceedings. This authorized safety enabled his look earlier than the CID with out instant threat of detention.

Previous to his engagement with the CID, Yeddyurappa addressed the media, expressing apprehensions in regards to the escalating costs of important commodities, notably petrol and diesel. He urged the Karnataka authorities to rethink its determination to hike costs, citing its hostile influence on the populace of the state.

All through the ordeal, Yeddyurappa has steadfastly professed his innocence, along with his authorized group persistently difficult the validity of the grievance and the proceedings within the POCSO Particular Court docket.