The farmer --who had a property dispute with his brother -- said Karthik was doing quarrying business on their land. He has accused Karthik of preventing him from filing a complaint due to his influence. The farmer's son has filed a complaint with Magdi police in Ramanagara.

Recently, MK Ganapathy, a deputy superintendent with the state police committed suicide in Kodagu, hours after he held a press conference accusing George, his son Rana and two top police officials of harassing him.