Bangalore: A woman, who was a small-time model and has acted in a Kannada film as a heroine, has claimed that she is married to Railway Minister DV Sadananda Gowda’s son Karthik and demanded that the Minister’s family accept her as its daughter-in-law.
The woman named Maithreya, while speaking to the media said that she met Karthik while her family was looking for a groom and on 05 June 2014 they both tied the knot. Maithreya further claimed that they both knew each other since 8 May 2014 and became very good friends, following which Karthik married her.
Meanwhile, the Railway Minister expressed shock over the woman’s claims and suspected a conspiracy and attempt to blackmail. Karthik has also rejected the woman’s claim. Sadananda Gowda told reporters He suspected “a big conspiracy” adding, “I feel hurt. My life is an open book. I will not lie or cheat public…I am shocked…This kind of blackmail.
Reacting to the incident, National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Mamta Sharma demanded thorough investigation into the claims of the Kannada actress. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shaina NC refused to comment on the incident saying it is a personal matter.
Former Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi pitched for a fair probe saying that the investigation shouldn’t be coloured in any way as a Railway Minister’s son is involved. Bangalore Police Commissioner MN Reddi said: “She has filed a complaint in RT Nagar police station against Karthik Gowda, Sadananda Gowda’s son, for allegedly raping and cheating her. The police have booked Karthik under sections 420 (cheating) and 376 (punishment for rape) of the IPC.
Bureau Report
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