Puttur Sexual Assault Case: 10 Key Developments in the Ongoing Controversy
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Puttur, July 3, 2025: In Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, a young woman from the Vishwakarma community has filed a complaint against Krishna J. Rao, an engineering student and son of a local BJP leader. She says he promised her marriage, did not keep his word, and now she’s pregnant. The situation’s caused a stir—folks in the community are pretty upset, and the police have stepped in. Here’s a detailed look at the top 10 developments
1. Allegations of Deception Surface
The survivor lodged a formal complaint at the Puttur Women’s Police Station, alleging that Krishna J. Rao entered into a physical relationship with her under the guise of marriage. She claims that after she became pregnant, Rao refused to marry her, causing significant distress.
2. Survivor Gives Birth to a Boy
On June 27, 2025, the survivor gave birth to a healthy baby boy at a private hospital in Puttur. With the child’s birth, the investigation took a new turn; police intend to conduct a DNA test to confirm paternity, which could have important implications for the case.
3. Accused Goes Absconding
Krishna J. Rao is currently untraceable, and police have launched a search to locate him. His absence is hindering the investigation—authorities need him for DNA testing and further questioning.
4. Vishwakarma Community Rallies for Justice
On July 2, 2025, the Vishwakarma Federation, led by president Madhu Acharya, held an emergency meeting at the Karmala Vishwakarma Samaj Seva Sabhangana. They resolved to visit the survivor’s residence, submit a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, and organize protests if justice is delayed.
5. Community Threatens Aggressive Protests
Madhu Acharya didn’t hold back. He told everyone straight up: if the police don’t step up in a day or two, the Vishwakarma community’s ready to protest—loudly—outside Rao’s house and the police station. Folks are sticking together on this and demanding action, no more delays.
6. Failed Mediation Attempts
Earlier, there was a sit-down with local leaders and the MLA. The big plan? Rao would marry the survivor when he turned 21 next June. Well, that promise went nowhere—Rao refused to follow through. The survivor wasn’t about to wait around, so she filed an FIR, and things escalated fast.
7. Political Undertones Emerge
This whole mess has a political edge too. The accused’s father is a BJP leader, and now people are saying his connections are slowing things down. Acharya called out the MLA, insisting he do something, since he was part of those failed mediation talks.
8. Accused’s Father Hospitalized
To top it all off, the same night the survivor gave birth, Rao’s father was admitted to a private hospital in Puttur with health problems. It adds another twist, leaving people wondering what’s really going on with the family.
9. DNA Test Planned, but Delay Expected
Police say they’re planning a DNA test to sort out who the father is, but here’s the catch: they’ve got to wait three months before they can actually collect a blood sample from the child. That’s just how the rules go. The whole thing needs court approval first, obviously. Once that’s sorted, samples from the mother, child, and the accused will head over to the forensic lab for the final word.
10. SDPI Protest Adds Pressure
On July 2, 2025, members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) gathered outside the Puttur Municipal Council, calling for justice for the survivor. The protest is just the latest sign that public interest in the case is growing, and authorities are definitely feeling the heat to move things along faster.
The survivor lodged a formal complaint at the Puttur Women’s Police Station, alleging that Krishna J. Rao entered into a physical relationship with her under the guise of marriage. She claims that after she became pregnant, Rao refused to marry her, causing significant distress.
2. Survivor Gives Birth to a Boy
On June 27, 2025, the survivor gave birth to a healthy baby boy at a private hospital in Puttur. With the child’s birth, the investigation took a new turn; police intend to conduct a DNA test to confirm paternity, which could have important implications for the case.
3. Accused Goes Absconding
Krishna J. Rao is currently untraceable, and police have launched a search to locate him. His absence is hindering the investigation—authorities need him for DNA testing and further questioning.
4. Vishwakarma Community Rallies for Justice
On July 2, 2025, the Vishwakarma Federation, led by president Madhu Acharya, held an emergency meeting at the Karmala Vishwakarma Samaj Seva Sabhangana. They resolved to visit the survivor’s residence, submit a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, and organize protests if justice is delayed.
5. Community Threatens Aggressive Protests
Madhu Acharya didn’t hold back. He told everyone straight up: if the police don’t step up in a day or two, the Vishwakarma community’s ready to protest—loudly—outside Rao’s house and the police station. Folks are sticking together on this and demanding action, no more delays.
6. Failed Mediation Attempts
Earlier, there was a sit-down with local leaders and the MLA. The big plan? Rao would marry the survivor when he turned 21 next June. Well, that promise went nowhere—Rao refused to follow through. The survivor wasn’t about to wait around, so she filed an FIR, and things escalated fast.
7. Political Undertones Emerge
This whole mess has a political edge too. The accused’s father is a BJP leader, and now people are saying his connections are slowing things down. Acharya called out the MLA, insisting he do something, since he was part of those failed mediation talks.
8. Accused’s Father Hospitalized
To top it all off, the same night the survivor gave birth, Rao’s father was admitted to a private hospital in Puttur with health problems. It adds another twist, leaving people wondering what’s really going on with the family.
9. DNA Test Planned, but Delay Expected
Police say they’re planning a DNA test to sort out who the father is, but here’s the catch: they’ve got to wait three months before they can actually collect a blood sample from the child. That’s just how the rules go. The whole thing needs court approval first, obviously. Once that’s sorted, samples from the mother, child, and the accused will head over to the forensic lab for the final word.
10. SDPI Protest Adds Pressure
On July 2, 2025, members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) gathered outside the Puttur Municipal Council, calling for justice for the survivor. The protest is just the latest sign that public interest in the case is growing, and authorities are definitely feeling the heat to move things along faster.
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