Overview
- KTJ Nagar police registered an FIR against Harihar MLA B.P. Harish under BNS sections 132, 351(2) and 79 after the SP’s complaint.
- Harish made the remarks on Tuesday during a media interaction, alleging the officer favored the influential Shamanuru family.
- A senior Davanagere police officer confirmed the case and said the investigation is underway, with no arrest reported.
- Reports identify Harish as a four-time legislator from Davanagere district.
- The episode drew public criticism and was discussed alongside a separate recent sexist remark by Congress MLA R.V. Deshpande.