Bengaluru, 28 Sept

Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations against BJP MLA N Munirathna Naidu conducted raids at his residence in Vyalikaval and 15 locations across the City on Saturday. The SIT, operating under Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and led by ACP Kavitha, is investigating charges that include rape, honey trapping, and other offences.

Sources close to the investigation revealed that officials examined documents, electronic devices, and various materials related to the allegations. This operation follows claims by one of the alleged victims, who accused Munirathna of videotaping the crimes and using the footage to blackmail not only her but also politicians and high-ranking IAS and IPS officials.

The victim alleged that Munirathna threatened her with harm to her son if she refused to comply with his demands. She said that the MLA had a dedicated team to carry out honey-trapping operations and she provided the officials with information about his close associates and relatives who were part of this network.

It was reported that a large number of documents and several electronic devices were seized from the MLA's residence. -Salar News