K'taka BJP MLA accused of trying to attack, threaten Muslim family

NT Correspondent

Bidar: A case has been registered against Sharanu Salgar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Basavakalyana, and eight others for allegedly issuing threats and attempting to attack a Muslim family in connection with allegations of cow slaughter.

The complaint was filed at Basavakalyana Police Station by Mehraj, a resident of Hiremath Colony in the town. According to the complaint, on June 29, MLA Sharanu Salgar and his supporters visited Mehraj's house on the occasion of Bakrid and interrogated the family about their sacrificial ritual.

Allegedly, the MLA subjected Mehraj and the entire community to verbal abuse, forcefully entering the house and issuing threats.

The complainant stated that the family was warned of dire consequences for their actions. Basavakalyana Police have acknowledged the complaint and formally registered a case against Sharanu Salgar, along with the other accused individuals.

The charges levelled against them include making threats, trespassing, and promoting enmity between different groups based on religion.