Srinivas BV (File image)

Guwahati: A team of Assam Police on Saturday left for Karnataka to arrest Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Srinivas B.V. in connection with a case filed by expelled Assam unit youth Congress chief Angkita Dutta.

Based on a complaint filed by Dutta, a case was registered against Srinivas B.V. at Dispur police station under Sections 509, 294, 341, 352, 354, 354A, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.

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Dutta had on April 18 spoke about the alleged harassment and the next day, she lodged a complaint at Dispur police station against Srinivas.

According to sources, a four-member team of Assam Police has been sent to Karnataka to arrest  Srinivas.

Assam DGP G.P. Singh has confirmed the development. However, he refused to divulge any further details.

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Earlier, on the sidelines of a programme in the national capital, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that Congress’ handling of the situation was dismal and said that the law will take its own course on this issue.

“The way Assam Congress has handled this matter is sad. They ought to have established an inquiry committee and worked things out among themselves,” he said.