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Bengaluru special court orders FIR against Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara and Tumakuru DC for alleged illegal betting in Kabbadi tournament
A Bengaluru special court directed Tumakuru police to register an FIR against Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara and Tumakuru DC Subha Kalyan for alleged illegal betting during a public Kabbadi tournament held in October 2025, based on a private complaint by H.R. Nagabushan. The order was issued on April 21, 2026.
Why It Matters
The decision involves senior state officials and raises questions about accountability and enforcement in cases of alleged illegal betting.
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Bengaluru special court orders FIR against G. Parameshwara and Subha Kalyan
April 21, 2026
The Bengaluru special court directed Tumakuru police to register an FIR and investigate Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara and Tumakuru Deputy Commissioner Subha Kalyan for alleged illegal betting, based on a private complaint filed by H.R. Nagabushan.
Kabaddi tournament held in October 2025 cited in betting allegations
October 2025
The complaint references a public Kabaddi tournament held in October 2025 as the occasion for alleged illegal betting.