A police case was registered against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleging extortion and life threat. It was lodged by former JD(S) social media vice president Vijay Tata in Bengaluru. Vijay alleged in his complaint that MLC Ramesh Gowda came to his residence recently and handed over his phone to him, making him speak to Kumaraswamy. He also filed a case against Gowda.