Activist attacked at Sahakar Nagar

By NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: A Bengaluru-based social activist was allegedly attacked by unidentified assailants near Kodigehalli police station limits on Thursday night. According to the police, the incident took place near Sahakar Nagar when the activist, H M Venkatesh, was returning home.

Venkatesh is known for his criticism of right-wing politics in the state.

During the second wave of Covid-19, he had released a purported audio clip of a telephonic conversation between him and private hospital authorities in the city, who alleged that the Covid vaccine cost of Rs 900 has to be remitted to BJP MLA Ravi Subramanya’s office before inoculation is done.

Ravi Subramanaya represents Basavanagudi constituency and is the uncle to BJP MP from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya.

Meanwhile police have said that investigation is under process and the accused will be nabbed soon. Based on the victim’s statement, a case has been filed at Kodigehalli police station.