Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Witness Says Threat Calls After Prajwal Revanna Rape Trial Deposition
A witness in a rape trial said people threatened her by phone after she spoke in court.
She told the court that she was worried about herself and her son.
She also said she feared the accused people might harm them.
The court asked the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the threats.
It ordered officials to protect the witness.
The trial concerns former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.
He was arrested in 2024 and later convicted in a rape case.
He was sentenced to life in prison in August 2025.
A 43-year-old social worker and key prosecution witness said she received threatening phone calls after testifying in Prajwal Revanna’s rape trial.
She raised safety concerns for herself and her son during cross-examination before a special court in Bengaluru.
The court directed the Criminal Investigation Department’s Additional Director General of Police to investigate and submit a report.
Authorities were ordered to provide protection to the witness according to law.
The development follows the recovery of electronic items and a notebook from Prajwal Revanna’s prison cell.
- Who
- A 43-year-old social worker and prosecution witness, and former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.
- What
- The witness reported alleged threatening phone calls and requested protection for herself and her son.
- When
- She testified on July 6 and raised the allegation during cross-examination on Thursday; Prajwal Revanna was sentenced in August 2025.
- Where
- The proceedings took place before a special court in Bengaluru; Prajwal Revanna is imprisoned at Parappana Agrahara prison.
- Why
- The witness said the alleged threats followed her deposition and expressed concern that the accused could pose a danger to her and her son.
- Witness
- A 43-year-old social worker from Hassan district
- Reported threats
- Threatening phone calls allegedly received after her deposition
- Court action
- The court ordered a Criminal Investigation Department inquiry and directed authorities to provide protection
- Case status
- The rape case is at the trial stage and is being handled by a special public prosecutor
- Recent prison recovery
- A mobile phone, charger, pen drive and scribbling pad were recovered from Prajwal Revanna’s cell
- Sentence
- Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2025
- Prison
- Parappana Agrahara prison