BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said his statement on the alleged molestation incident on New Year Day was interpreted out of context.
"I am extremely pained by the fact that my statement with respect to the alleged molestation incident has been interpreted out of context and not taken in its entirety," he said in a statement.
Admitting that the choice of every citizen should be respected, the senior minister said women had equal rights, respect and protection under the Constitution.
"From the day I took over as home minister, I have stressed on the protection of women and children and will continue to do so," he said.
Noting that the Bengaluru police were going through the footage of all CCTVs and following up all the leads available, the minister said the police would take necessary action suo moto.
"We also request anybody who has information (on the incident) to come forth and report to the police," he added.
Meanwhile, police remained clueless about the culprits who allegedly molested and groped some women on Saturday night during the New Year eve revelry in the city centre.
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