Rajiv Gowda Arrested For Abusing Woman Civic Official Over Banner Removal

On this report, the focus is on the arrest of Karnataka Congress leader Rajiv Gowda following allegations of abusing and threatening a woman civic official. The incident was reportedly triggered by the removal of an illegal movie banner featuring the son of Minister Zamir Ahmed Khan. According to the transcript, 'Rajiv Gowda was also dismissed from Congress party after this particular audio went viral on mainstream as well as social media'. The police stated that Gowda used obscene language and attempted to intimidate Municipal Commissioner Amruta Gowda. After his anticipatory bail was rejected and the High Court refused to quash the FIR, he was apprehended near the Kerala border. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took cognizance of the matter, leading to the arrest after the leader had been absconding for nearly two weeks. Rajiv Gowda now faces multiple charges, including disrupting government officials from performing their duties and criminal intimidation.