Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Congress Leader Booked for Threatening Commissioner
A man named Rajeev Gowda, who ran for office as a Congress party member, got into trouble.
The town's leader, Amrutha Gowda, took down his banners because they were blocking the way for people and cars.
Rajeev Gowda called her and threatened her, saying bad things and that she should put the banners back.
Because of this, the police have charged him for threatening a public official and causing trouble.
The Congress party has asked him to explain what happened and might punish him.
People are protesting and asking for his arrest.
Rajeev Gowda, a Congress leader, was booked for threatening the Shidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda.
The incident involved the removal of banners featuring Rajeev Gowda's photograph that were obstructing public movement.
Rajeev Gowda allegedly threatened the commissioner over the phone, using abusive language and threatening consequences.
The charges include threatening a public servant, criminal intimidation, and criminal force under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Congress party has issued a notice to Rajeev Gowda, seeking a reply within a week and warning of disciplinary action.
- Who
- Rajeev Gowda, a Congress leader, and Amrutha Gowda, the Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council Commissioner
- What
- Rajeev Gowda was booked for threatening the municipal commissioner over the removal of his banners
- When
- The incident occurred on January 12, and the complaint was lodged on Wednesday
- Where
- Shidlaghatta, Karnataka
- Why
- The banners were removed as they were obstructing public movement and traffic
- Name of the Accused
- Rajeev Gowda
- Complaint Lodged By
- Amrutha Gowda
- Date of Incident
- January 12
- Location
- Shidlaghatta, Karnataka
- Charges Filed Under
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Party Action
- Notice issued to Rajeev Gowda, disciplinary action threatened
- Protests
- District Government Employees' Association protesting for arrest
Sources
Cong leader booked for threatening municipal commissioner
Karnataka Congress seeks explanation from Rajeev Gowda amid demands to expel him for verbally abusing woman officer
Congress seeks clarification after its leader 'abused' woman Municipal Commissioner in Karnataka
