Kalaburagi, June 2 -- BJP MLC and Opposition Chief Whip N. Ravikumar appeared before police in Kalaburagi on Monday in connection with an FIR registered over his controversial remark likening Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Tarannum to Pakistan.
The remark, made during a public speech, implied that DC Tarannum "might have come from Pakistan," sparking widespread condemnation and leading to legal and political repercussions. The FIR was lodged at the Station Bazar Police Station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and on May 29 directed Ravikumar to tender an apology to DC Tarannum, expressing strong disapproval of his comments. Further, the court has ordered the...