Puttur: FIR against Arun Kumar Puttila

Mangalore Today News Network

Puttur, September 2, 2024: A 47-year-old woman has accused BJP leader Arun Kumar Puthila of sexual assault and making threats against her. Following her complaint, Puttur Women’s Police Station has registered an FIR against Puthila under Sections 354(A) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The woman alleges that Puthila invited her to a hotel in Bengaluru in June 2023, where he threatened to commit suicide and sexually assaulted her against her will.

She also claims that Puthila blackmailed her using selfies, photographs, and audio and video recordings. Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police, Yathish N, stated that the investigation is ongoing.

It is worth noting that Puthila had unsuccessfully contested as a rebel candidate from the Puttur assembly constituency and later rejoined the BJP after the elections.