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A Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. The BJP leader is charged with sexual harassment. The incident allegedly occurred during a meeting at his residence. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and filed a petition to quash the FIR against him in the Karnataka High Court.
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.