JD(S) Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Suraj Revanna, the elder brother of the accused in a sexual assault case, has been arrested by the Karnataka Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a male party worker. The incident took place at a farmhouse in Holenarasipura taluk of Hassan district on June 16. The victim, a 27-year-old youth worker of the party, filed a complaint against Suraj Revanna, claiming that he was threatened and assaulted. The complaint further alleged that Suraj Revanna, a prominent political figure and the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, offered the victim money in exchange for not disclosing the incident. Suraj Revanna has been booked under IPC sections 377 (unnatural sex) and 506 (criminal intimidation). Prior to the arrest, a close aide of Suraj Revanna filed a complaint against the victim, alleging extortion demands. The situation escalated further with additional allegations and counter-allegations. Suraj Revanna’s family, known for their strong political ties, is facing a series of legal troubles with his brother, Prajwal Revanna, also being embroiled in sexual assault cases. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
