Congress Leader Threatens Woman Officer, Siddaramaiah Govt Faces Heat Over Leaked Audio

• An alleged audio clip of Congress leader Rajeev Gowda threatening a woman municipal commissioner, Amrita Gowda, in Shidlaghatta has surfaced.
• The audio reportedly contains threats like 'I will set it on fire' and abuses, following the removal of his banner by the commissioner.
• The incident occurred after Commissioner Amrita Gowda removed a banner in Shidlaghatta, Chikkaballapur district, citing it caused an accident and was illegally placed.
• Municipal employees protested, demanding strict action against Rajeev Gowda and assurance of safety for women officers.
• Rajeev Gowda denies threatening the officer, claiming his words were misinterpreted and directed at illegal banners, not the commissioner.

Why It Matters: Siddaramaiah government is under pressure as a Congress leader's alleged threats to a woman officer spark outrage.