Congress Leader Rajeev Gowda Accused of Threatening Woman Civic Chief in Karnataka

• Congress leader Rajeev Gowda allegedly threatened Siddlaghatta City Municipal Council Commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of illegal banners.
• The complaint details threats of setting people on fire, instigating riots, and physical assault with footwear against the commissioner.
• Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Dr Nagalakshmi Chowdhary has intervened, demanding a comprehensive report from the Chikkaballapur Superintendent of Police.
• Civic workers protested outside the council office and marched through Siddlaghatta, submitting complaints to the police and Tahsildar.
• Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated the law would take its course, while BJP leaders condemned the incident as 'Gunda Raj' and a collapse of law and order.

Why It Matters: A Congress leader is accused of threatening a woman civic chief in Karnataka, sparking protests and political outrage.