Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Karnataka BJP leader booked for revealing Pocso victim details
A leader from the BJP party in Karnataka, named B Sriramulu, was booked by the police.
This happened because he shared personal details about a young girl who was a victim of a serious crime.
The details included her name, school, and where she lives.
The police say this is against the law because it can harm the victim.
The leader was speaking at a protest where people were upset about a fight that happened on New Year's Day, which led to someone's death.
The police are now investigating the matter.
B Sriramulu, a BJP leader, was booked for disclosing details of a minor rape victim.
The incident occurred during a protest in Ballari, Karnataka, on January 1, 2023.
Sriramulu mentioned the victim's name, school, locality, and caste during his speech.
The FIR was registered under Section 23 of the Pocso Act.
The protest was organized following a clash between Congress and BJP supporters.
- Who
- B Sriramulu, former minister and BJP leader
- What
- Disclosed details of a minor rape victim
- When
- January 2, 2023 (booked), during a protest on January 1, 2023
- Where
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegedly to criticize local administration and police
- Person Involved
- B Sriramulu
- Organization
- BJP
- Location
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- January 1, 2023
- Date of Booking
- January 2, 2023
- Law Violated
- Section 23 of the Pocso Act
