Karnataka Congress leader arrested after threatening municipal commissioner
Suspended Congress leader Rajeev Gowda was arrested on January 26 after allegedly threatening Shidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of an unauthorized banner featuring him that was blocking traffic.
The phone call where he used abusive language went viral, leading to protests and a second complaint.
What happened next
In the viral audio, Gowda reportedly threatened to gather crowds, set the office on fire, and incite violence if his banner wasn't put back up.
He was booked under several sections for criminal force and threats against a public servant. After 11 days evading arrest, he was finally caught; both the High Court and Chintamani court denied him bail.
The Congress party has suspended him and is demanding answers for his actions.