Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda's Son Booked For Rape

Bangalore:  Hours after he got engaged, a case of rape and cheating was filed against Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda's son, Karthik late on Wednesday night. The complainant, a model and actor in regional films, claims to be his wife.

"She has filed a complaint in RT Nagar police station against Karthik Gowda, Sadananda Gowda's son, for allegedly raping and cheating her," said Bangalore Police Commissioner MN Reddi.

Before the complaint was filed, the minister said he suspected "a big conspiracy". "I feel hurt. My life is an open book. I will not lie or cheat public. This is kind of blackmail," he said.

Denying the allegations, Karthik said, "My father is a respectable man. Why should I spoil it?"

Earlier in the day, the woman had given interviews to local television channels, claiming she had met Karthik through a common friend. "How can he (Karthik) get engaged to another girl when he is already married to me?" she had said.

Karthik, she alleged, had even told her that he would convince her parents to accept the marriage.