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The Special Investigation Team probing the sexual assault case against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is leaving no stone untured to gather evidences against him ahead of his arrival from Germany.
Following a 10-hour inspection, the SIT has seized the pillows and bedsheets used by the JD(S) scion from his official residence in Hassan's RC Road, reported Vartha Bharati.
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The investigating officers and the forensic team searched Prajwal's official residence from Tuesday afternoon till the wee hours on Wednesday morning. The recovered items were sent to Bengaluru for further analysis.
The suspended JD(S) lawmaker is reportedly landing in Bengaluru on Friday while Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the MP will be arrested on his arrival. Meanwhile, Prajwal had sought anticipatory bail in the two cases filed against him. Special Judge Gajanana Bhat has adjourned the hearing on the plea to Friday.
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The alleged sexual abuse came to light after several pen drives allegedly containing explicit videos of Prajwal were circulated in Hassan ahead of Lok Sabha Phase 2 elections in the state on April 26. He left for Germany on April 27.
Earlier this month, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had sent two letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the cancellation of the Prajwal's diplomatic passport.