Bengaluru: Bengaluru Court ordered the police to register a case against Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara over placing an alleged Rs 500 bet during a kabaddi tournament. 42nd ACJM Court Judge KM Shiva Kumar directed the police to register a FIR and conduct a detailed investigation.

The controversy stems from a statement made by the Minister himself during a state-level, pre-university college kabaddi tournament held in Tumakuru. Parameshwara had reportedly placed a friendly wager of Rs 500 with the District Deputy Commissioner, Shubha Kalyan, predicting that the Vijayapura team would win the match. However, the Dakshina Kannada team emerged victorious, defeating Vijayapura 36-26.

The Minister publicly acknowledged the bet, while distributing prizes to the winning team. A private complaint was filed by one HR Nagabhushan, arguing that betting in public, even if done casually, is illegal and should not be encouraged, especially by someone holding a key constitutional post.