6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. 'Left our home, have no income'

This is the only shelter the government has provided since they were released from police protection nearly four months ago...

The survivors of abuse and their families were given police protection after they filed complaints against Prajwal Revanna, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowdas grandson, and other members of the family..

Four women so far have filed cases, alleging rape, criminal intimidation, conspiracy, abduction and outraging the modesty of a woman.. H.D. Revanna, a former minister and MLA from Holenarsipura, is currently out on bail in a case involving the alleged abduction of a woman to prevent the SIT from locating her..

Locals alleged that such was the extent of alleged sexual abuse in this town that families often refrained from bringing young women to weddings, fearing they might attract the attention of members of the Revanna family, who would seek their contact details and later invite them to their homes...

In May, Congress National General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala stated that the state government would provide financial compensation, but six months later, no payments have been made, according to at least three individuals who spoke out against the Revannas, who spoke to ThePrint...

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