Bengaluru, April 9 -- Karnataka's home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said his comments on the recent molestation incident in Bengaluru's BTM Layout were misinterpreted by the media, and he expressed regret after public backlash over his remarks. He also stressed his commitment to ensuring the safety of women in the state in a statement.

Parameshwara told reporters on Tuesday, "Yesterday (Monday), my statement has not been properly understood by you (media), and other platforms too have understood it differently. I'm always for women's protection," Parameshwara told reporters on Tuesday. He added, "If my statement has caused pain to anyone - our sisters, mothers, I express regret."

Reiterating his stance on women's safety, the minis...