FIR against JD(S) spokesperson over 'derogatory' remarks against DKS

Bengaluru: The High Grounds police in Bengaluru have registered an FIR against a JD(S) state spokesperson for her alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The police have booked Prashanti Subhash under BNS Sections 192 (deliberately giving provocation with intent to cause riot – if rioting be committed; if not committed) and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace). Karnataka taking steps to fill 7,925 vacant police posts, says CM ShivakumarThe FIR was registered on Tuesday following a complaint by Kushal Haruvegowda from the Congress party. In his complaint, he told police that at around 10.30 am, while browsing social media, he came across a video on a profile reportedly belonging to Prashanti. "The Karnataka government is playing the worst kind of politics by using the media to spread misinformation; this is a sign of a corrupt mindset and a corrupt government," the Facebook post read, as per the FIR. Haruvegowda further claimed that in the video, Prashanti made derogatory remarks against Shivakumar. A police officer said that a notice has been issued to the suspect and further investigation is ongoing.

Source: Deccan Herald