Bangalore, Apr 19 (PTI)
Police have pleaded before the Karnataka High Court to cancel the bail of self-styled godman Nithyananda and his aide who are facing criminal cases, for allegedly violating the terms of the bail.
"On April 15 we filed an application before the High Court seeking cancellation of Nithyananda's bail as he has violated the bail condition imposed on him", Investigating officer in the case, Ramalingappa told PTI.
Police also sought cancellation of bail of Nityananda's associate, Seelam Gopala Reddy alias Basavananda who was nabbed along with him. The godman is facing charges of rape and intimidation.
Nityananda was arrested along with Basavananda on April 21 2010 from Solan in Himachal Pradesh. He was granted bail on June 11, 2010 by the Karnataka High Court. He landed in controversy after a video footage showing him in a compromising position with an actress was telecast by local TV channels in March last year.
Police have pleaded before the Karnataka High Court to cancel the bail of self-styled godman Nithyananda and his aide who are facing criminal cases, for allegedly violating the terms of the bail.
"On April 15 we filed an application before the High Court seeking cancellation of Nithyananda's bail as he has violated the bail condition imposed on him", Investigating officer in the case, Ramalingappa told PTI.
Police also sought cancellation of bail of Nityananda's associate, Seelam Gopala Reddy alias Basavananda who was nabbed along with him. The godman is facing charges of rape and intimidation.
They have charged Nityananda with intimidating witnesses indirectly through his followers and also of not cooperating with them for further investigation.
Nityananda was arrested along with Basavananda on April 21 2010 from Solan in Himachal Pradesh. He was granted bail on June 11, 2010 by the Karnataka High Court. He landed in controversy after a video footage showing him in a compromising position with an actress was telecast by local TV channels in March last year.
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