Bengaluru court remands JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in judicial custody till July 18

The CID last week subjected Revanna to a medical examination. His DNA samples were also collected.

Published on: Jul 3, 2024, 18:45:00 IST

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A Bengaluru court on Wednesday remanded JD(S) MLC, Suraj Revanna, accused of sexually assaulting two men, in judicial custody till July 18. On July one, the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate remanded him in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department, which is probing the cases against him, till today.

JD(S) MLC and Prajwal Revanna's brother, Suraj Revanna.

The CID last week subjected him to a medical examination. His DNA samples were also collected. Revanna, who was arrested on June 23, was also subjected to a potency test.

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The CID has also collected DNA samples from the two victims who have alleged that they were sexually abused by the legislator. In the first case, a youth from Hassan district alleged that Revanna sexually abused him and threatened him with murder at his farmhouse in Gannikada on June 16.

In the second case, the complainant alleged that he was sexually abused by the 36-year-old accused three years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Revanna faces charges under Sections 377 (unnatural offences), 342 (wrongful confinement), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.

He is the elder brother of former JD(S) MP, Prajwal Revanna, who is facing four sexual abuse cases against him.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More