Suraj Revanna sexual abuse case: Another accused flees

Updated – June 24, 2024, 3:07 PM IST

Published – June 24, 2024, 2:51 PM IST – Shivamogga

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna leaves the hospital after a medical examination after being arrested for alleged sexual abuse. | Image Credit: Video Grab

An accused in the sexual abuse case against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna and also a complainant in the counter-suit against the youth from Arakalgud taluk are absconding.

HL Shivakumar, a resident of Hanumanahalli in Holenarasipur taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka, who claimed to be the treasurer of Suraj Revanna Brigade, filed a complaint on June 21 accusing the youth from Arakalgud of blackmailing Suraj Revanna. He alleged that the accused had threatened to defame Suraj Revanna by making allegations of sexual abuse.

On June 22, the youth filed a complaint with the Holenarasipur police accusing Suraj Revanna of sexual harassment. He also alleged that Suraj Revanna and HL Shivakumar had threatened to kill him if he reported the harassment to the police.

Hassan police arrested Suraj Revanna on the evening of June 22. Later, the case was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department.

HL Shivakumar is on the run.

Suraj Revanna is the elder brother of Prajwal Revanna, the former MP from Hassan who also faces allegations of sexual abuse.