2 min readApr 28, 2026 06:53 PM ISTThe police said the complaint also includes allegations of criminal intimidation, coercion, and property-related disputes. (File Photo)A Congress leader in Bengaluru has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act over allegations of sexual assault on a minor girl, the police said on Tuesday.The Annapoorneshwari Nagar police booked Anand Naidu, general secretary of the Bengaluru North District Congress Committee (DCC), based on a complaint filed by a man who alleged Naidu had an extramarital relationship with his wife for the past three to four years. The complainant’s minor children confronted Naidu over the alleged relationship, he added.Naidu is alleged to have assaulted the minor children with a rod and bit them, resulting in injuries to their legs and other body parts. The complainant claimed to possess photographic evidence of the incidents and accused Naidu of behaving inappropriately towards his minor daughter. He also alleged that Naidu facilitated the transfer of certain property without his consent, in collusion with his wife.The police said the complaint also includes allegations of criminal intimidation, coercion, and property-related disputes.Police sources indicated that the case appeared to stem from a personal dispute linked to the alleged extramarital relationship, though they emphasised that all aspects are under investigation.Statements from the children and other witnesses are expected to be recorded as part of the investigation.The police have not announced any arrest in the case.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Bengaluru crimePOCSO ActAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...