Police case against Kannada actor Upendra over alleged casteist remark

Updated : Aug 14, 2023 11:51
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Popular Kannada actor Upendra is facing a police case after make an alleged casteist remark during a livestream on social media.

Bengaluru police registered a case under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act after receiving a complaint on August 13.

The comments were made on August 12, during a Facebook and Instagram live to mark the anniversary of Upendra's political outfit Prajaakeeya.

Following uproar, Upendra deleted the live video and issued an apology.

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