Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni Seeks Bail to Undergo Son's Surgery

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Vinay Kulkarni, a Congress MLA from Karnataka, has moved a special court in Bengaluru seeking bail for 10 days to undergo a surgery for his son. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that Kulkarni was the "main conspirator" behind the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda in 2016. Kulkarni has sought bail on humanitarian grounds, citing the urgency of the surgery. However, the CBI has opposed the plea, stating that it would hamper the trial.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vinay Kulkarni, a Congress MLA from Karnataka, has moved a special court in Bengaluru seeking bail for 10 days to undergo a surgery for his son.
  • The CBI has alleged that Kulkarni was the "main conspirator" behind the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda in 2016.
  • Kulkarni has sought bail on humanitarian grounds, citing the urgency of the surgery.
  • The CBI has opposed the plea, stating that it would hamper the trial.
  • As many as 21 people are accused in the Yogesh Gowda murder case, including Kulkarni and his close associate, Chandrashekar Indi alias Chandu Mama.
  • The special court had earlier cancelled the bail of Chandu Mama on accusations of influencing witnesses but had rejected a plea by the CBI to cancel the bail of Kulkarni.
  • The CBI later approached the Supreme Court, which cancelled Kulkarni's bail on June 6, forcing him to surrender before the special court on June 14.

Statistics:

  • 21 people are accused in the Yogesh Gowda murder case.
  • The special court has adjourned Kulkarni's bail plea until Tuesday to allow the CBI to file its objections.
  • Kulkarni has sought bail for a limited period of 10 days.
  • The CBI has alleged that two witnesses had turned hostile after the release of Chandu Mama from prison.

Sources:

  • Press Trust of India (PTI)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com