Former Karnataka food and civil supplies minister H Halappa was on Saturday arrested in connection with a rape case filed against him by his friend's wife. Halappa, who appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department on Saturday following a notice served by the investigating agency on May 6, was questioned for three to four hours, said DIG of CID Charan Reddy. "We have formally arrested him after interrogating him. Halappa has denied the allegations," he said.
A CID inquiry was ordered and the police registered a case of rape against H Halappa who quit as Karnataka Minister following a charge of sexual assault made by his friend's wife.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances