Hyderabad, May 27 -- The Karnataka police on Monday, May 26, registered an FIR against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and chief whip of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council,N Ravikumar, over his alleged Islamophobic and casteist remarks targeting Kalaburgi deputy commissioner Fauzia Taranum during a public event.

The complaint, filed by social activist Dattatreya from Kalaburgi, accuses Ravikumar of inciting communal hatred and making abusive statements against Muslim police officials. He allegedly referred to them as "slaves," questioned their patriotism, and attempted to portray them as unfit to serve the nation.

Ravikumar is also accused of targeting DC Fauzia Taranum over her religious identity.

During his speec...