The courtroom in Karnataka buzzed with a historic verdict as it closed a case that had sent shocks through the state’s political landscape. Involving an ex-MP from Hassan and a JDS leader, Prajwal Revanna, justice was served with a life sentence. On August 1, marked guilty of sexual assault, rape, threats, and digital crimes, the court imposed dual life sentences along with fines amounting to 1.1 million rupees, marked as the victim's compensation.
A seemingly simple saree became the linchpin of evidence in this disturbing sex scandal. The victim recounted how Prajwal forcibly attacked her while she wore that saree, which she preserved meticulously. Forensic analyses revealed seminal traces on the garment, giving the case an undeniable clincher. Additionally, she courageously captured the crime on video, unambiguously showcasing Prajwal Revanna.
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Victim's Mother Endures Assault, Rampant Misconduct Revealed
In a terrifying reveal, the victim's mother was also assaulted in their Basavanagudi residence in Bengaluru, with the incident making unwanted rounds on social media. Prajwal's father, the senior JDS figure HD Revanna, faced severe allegations from the brave victim too.
She delineated the pattern of habitual offending within the father-son duo, recounting how multiple female staff members, including her mother, suffered their advances. The revelation drew three more house staff to step forward, sharing their harrowing ordeals.
Impact: Family Left Destitute and Threatened
The relentless persecution stretched over two years, unraveling the family fabric. The mother, fearing for her safety, stayed away from their house for extended periods, reaching out only during clandestine midnight calls. The father endured physical abuse, was forced to sell land, and ultimately lost his job.
The victim explained, "We were treated like captives, constantly intimidated. When we lodged complaints, they attempted to lure us back home to retract the case." Undoubtedly, this scandal spilled into a political maelstrom over Karnataka's landscape.
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House Staff Lived in Fear of Revanna
The victim’s mother recounted how, during Suraj Revanna’s wedding in 2019, under the guise of work, she was summoned and subsequently found herself targeted at every opportunity by Revanna. The household employed six women, all living in continual dread.
Notably, the staff hushed into silence whenever Prajwal crossed the threshold, while his father, HD Revanna, exploited opportunities post his wife's outings to summon them into storerooms, where lewd acts were perpetrated.
Victim's Vow: Hold Revanna Accountable
Carry one’s safety, the victim implored, "We remained silent out of fear, initially. Upon witnessing the incriminating video, my mother provided her testimony to the judge and superintendent of police. Today, the stern sentence reinforces our faith in justice prevailing. Should anything happen to us, blame squarely rests with Prajwal Revanna and his kin." The prosecutorial weight was borne by the Karnataka police’s SIT.
