Karnataka Congress Leader Faces Allegations of Threatening Municipal Commissioner

In Karnataka's Shidlaghatta, Congress leader Rajeev Gowda faces allegations of verbally abusing and threatening Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of unauthorized banners causing traffic hazards. An audio clip of the confrontation has led to police filing a complaint and protests by municipal employees demanding action. The Karnataka State Commission for Women and political leaders have called for investigations, while Gowda denies wrongdoing, claiming banner permissions. The incident has sparked wider concerns about threats to government officers in the state.