"ramesh-jarkiholi"

Shivakumar on his part, however, said, he has nothing to do with the case as he has never met the woman, and let the investigation happen.

A 'big leader' was involved in the conspiracy to finish him off politically, he alleged, but declined to name the person.

According to sources, Jarkiholi tendered his resignation after directions from the party high command.

In this regard a social activist, Dinesh Kallahalli lodged a complaint with the Bengaluru city police commissioner seeking protection for the victim.