Bengaluru, Nov 11: A complaint has been filed against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, accusing him of spreading fake news and misleading information by allegedly linking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to a recent live cartridge seizure in Bihar and Haryana.
According to police, Tejas A Gowda filed the complaint at Banashankari Police Station on Tuesday. He has requested the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Kharge over a social media post published on X.
In his complaint, Gowda alleged that Kharge attempted to associate the RSS with the seizure of approximately 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana. He claimed that the minister’s statements created an impression that the organisation was connected to alleged criminal activities.
The complainant further accused Kharge of knowingly sharing false information and attempting to disturb social harmony. He argued that such statements could create tension among different groups and affect public peace.
Gowda also raised concerns about Kharge’s position as the Karnataka Home Minister, stating that a person responsible for maintaining law and order should not circulate unverified information about any organisation.
Complaint Seeks FIR Under Three BNS Sections
The complainant urged the police to register an FIR under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 192: Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot.
- Section 196: Promoting enmity between different groups.
- Section 353: Statements conducing to public mischief.
He requested an independent investigation without political interference and asked the police to preserve electronic records of the social media posts.
The complaint also called for coordination with police authorities in Bihar and Haryana to collect details of the cartridge seizure cases and verify whether any false information was deliberately circulated.
No FIR Registered So Far
Although the complaint has been submitted, police confirmed that no FIR has been registered against Priyank Kharge in connection with the matter so far.
The allegations are part of the complaint and have not yet been established through a police investigation.
