Union Minister Kumaraswamy Faces FIR for Allegedly Threatening Police Officer

The case involves accusations of intimidation related to a mining investigation during Kumaraswamy's tenure as Karnataka Chief Minister.

The FIR was filed based on a complaint by Inspector General of Police M Chandra Sekhar, who is leading the investigation into the mining case.
Kumaraswamy is accused of unlawfully approving a 550-acre mining lease to Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals in Bellary district from 2006 to 2008.
The Special Investigation Team found substantial evidence against Kumaraswamy and sought the Governor's sanction for prosecution in November 2023.
Kumaraswamy has dismissed the allegations as 'ridiculous and malicious,' claiming political targeting by the Congress government.
FIRs were also filed against Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil and JD(S) leader Suresh Babu for their statements against the investigation.