A serious allegation has been leveled against Karnataka BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila, following a complaint lodged by a 47-year-old woman. According to the complaint, Puthila is accused of sexual harassment, blackmail, and criminal intimidation. The complaint, filed with the police, details a disturbing series of events that reportedly took place in June 2023 at a hotel in Bengaluru.Details of the AllegationsAccording to the India Today, the woman alleges that Puthila sexually assaulted her at the Bengaluru hotel. During the assault, he purportedly took photographs, selfies, and videos of the incident. These images and recordings were allegedly used as leverage to blackmail her. The woman claims that the accused exploited these materials to coerce her into silence.In response to the complaint, the police have registered a case against Puthila in Dakshina Kannada district. The charges against him include cheating, sexual harassment, and criminal intimidation. These allegations carry serious legal implications and reflect a grave breach of trust and ethical conduct.Background of Arun Kumar PuthilaArun Kumar Puthila initially gained attention as a rebel candidate in the Puttur Assembly elections, running against the BJP. Despite this, he later aligned with the BJP before the Lok Sabha elections. His political shift and subsequent involvement with the party did not shield him from these serious accusations.
