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FIR filed over unauthorised posters of Karnataka minister in Bengaluru
Police in Bengaluru have registered a case against unknown persons for displaying unauthorised posters featuring state minister Krishna Byre Gowda in the Vidyaranyapura area. The complaint highlights concerns over the unauthorised use of the minister's image for political purposes.
LSN India ·
An FIR has been registered by the Vidyaranyapura police station following a complaint about unauthorised posters bearing the image of Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda displayed in the locality without prior permission. The case was filed after the matter came to the notice of local authorities.
The posters were put up without adhering to prescribed norms for political or public display materials, according to the complaint. Police have initiated an investigation to identify those responsible for the unauthorised posting and determine the circumstances under which the materials were distributed.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns in Bengaluru regarding unauthorised campaign materials and poster displays across various constituencies. Authorities have been stepping up efforts to ensure compliance with regulations governing the use of public figures' images and materials displayed in public spaces.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing, with police examining CCTV footage and other evidence from the area to identify those involved in the unauthorised poster campaign.