Reacting to the FIR under POCSO Act filed against him, the former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday denied the allegations and said he would “face the case legally”.
“Around one-and-a-half months ago, a mother and daughter had come to my house. They used to come often, but we had not entertained them. But that particular day I called them inside because I saw them crying and asked them what their problems were. She told me injustice had been done to her and sought help. But after some time, she started speaking things against me. I thought the person’s mental health was not right. I called Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda and asked him to help them and sent them to him. When they said they were in trouble, I even gave them some money,” Mr. Yediyurappa told media persons.
“Now, I have learnt that the woman has twisted facts and lodged a complaint against me. I will face it legally,” he said. He said that it was “sad that such things happen when one tries to help people”.
