Karnataka Rakshana Vedike leader Narayana Gowda released on bail, arrested again in Bengaluru
The Hindu
Additional police personnel were stationed outside the prison gate to keep a check on KRV supporters who had gathered to receive their leader.
Over 40 policemen and four platoons of KSRP were stationed outside Parappana Agrahara prison in Bengaluru as K.S. Layout police whisked away Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) president T. A. Narayana Gowda minutes after he was released on bail on January 9.
Additional police personnel were stationed outside the prison gate to keep a check on KRV supporters who had gathered to receive their leader.
The arrest was made in connection with a 2017 case, in which Mr. Gowda faced a non-bailable warrant. Though the charge sheet was filed, a NBW had been issued as he was not attending court regularly.
“This is a conspiracy to keep our leader in prison,” said Kumar, the advocate representing Mr. Gowda, adding that they will request the court to release him immediately.
Meanwhile, the Halasuru Gate police are waiting to arrest Mr. Gowda in a case booked against him recently.
After Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok’s prediction on Saturday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will step down in November 2025 triggered intense political discussions in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said Mr. Siddaramaiah will continue for the full five-year term.