Complaint filed against Karnataka CM's son

Bengaluru-based human rights organisation Janadhikara Sangharsha Parishath lodged a complaint with the Director-General of Police of Karnataka against B Y Vijayendra, son of Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa. The organisation alleges that Vijayendra received illicit money from a private builder.

Bengaluru: Janadhikara Sangharsha Parishath (JSP) on Friday lodged a complaint with the DGP of Karnataka, Praveen Sood IPS, against B Y Vijayendra, raising allegations of his involvement in corruption at the Bengaluru Developmental Authority (BDA).

JSP alleged that Vijayendra, who is also the son of Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, received kickbacks of crores of rupees during the construction of a multi-storeyed building of BDA.

According to the complaint, Vijayendra received money from Ramalingam Constructions in cash and through online money transfer. JSP further requested DGP to register a complaint and launch an investigation into the matter.

Recently, senior Congress leaders in Karnataka raised the same allegations against the chief minister's son.