Atrocity case booked against actor Upendra for alleged casteist remarks

Bengaluru: An atrocity case has been registered against popular Kannada actor Upendra for his alleged casteist remarks, hurting the sentiments of a particular community.

The actor-turned-politician had made those remarks during a Facebook and Instagram live to mark the anniversary of his political outfit "Prajaakeeya" on Saturday.

"As soon as I got to know it has hurt the sentiments of the people I have deleted the live video from my social media accounts. And I apologise for the statement," he posted on Facebook.

DCP Bengaluru South P Krishnakant said, a case has been registered under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and further investigation is on. (PTI)