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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recently filed a chargesheet detailing the alleged sexual assault case involving former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. According to reports accessed by Deccan Herald, the survivor, a 17-year-old girl, and her deceased mother visited Yediyurappa’s residence seeking help in a previous sexual assault case. The chargesheet reveals that Yediyurappa allegedly sexually assaulted the minor while in a meeting room, asking her about her previous assault. The survivor pushed him away, leading to a cash handout before being sent away. It was later revealed that Yediyurappa and his associates coerced the survivor’s mother into removing a video related to the crime.
The investigations found that Yediyurappa has been charged under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code, while his co-accused were charged under the IPC. The survivor’s mother tried to record the event, forming crucial evidence against Yediyurappa. Despite the allegations, Yediyurappa has denied the claims, stating that he had previously helped the family. The case has sparked national attention and raised questions about delayed justice and powerful figures escaping consequences. The victim’s family has sought legal action, with a writ petition filed in the Karnataka High Court for Yediyurappa’s arrest. The family is determined to continue the fight started by the victim’s mother, highlighting the importance of seeking justice despite the challenges faced.
As the legal battle unfolds, the case sheds light on the vulnerabilities and struggles faced by survivors of sexual assault, especially when powerful figures are involved. The CID chargesheet reveals shocking details of the incident, sparking a nationwide conversation about accountability and the protection of victims’ rights.
