Bengaluru, May 4: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sex video scandal involving sitting JD-S MP and NDA candidate from Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda.

According to an official statement issued by the CM’s office, Siddaramaiah has asked the SIT to take measures to arrest Prajwal Revanna at the earliest. He also directed the officers to initiate "ruthless" and "stringent" action against those involved in the sex scandal. Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal: CBI Likely To Issue ‘Blue Corner Notice’ Against Suspended JDS Leader, Says SIT.

The Chief Minister also warned the officials that any delay or negligence in the probe will not be tolerated. The SIT members briefed the Chief Minister that they have launched an intense search for the arrest of Prajwal Revanna, who has reportedly fled the country. A lookout notice has already been issued against the accused, they said. Prajwal Revanna ‘Sex Video’ Row: Karnataka Government Forms SIT To Probe Alleged Sex Scandal Involving HD Deva Gowda’s Grandson.

The SIT members also briefed the Chief Minister about the possibility of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issuing a blue corner notice against Prajwal Revanna which would speed up the probe.

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