Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President G Parameshwara said, “Mohammed Haris Nalapad suspended from the party for six years.”
Earlier in the day, a FIR was registered against Haris Nalapad and 10 others.
The accused allegedly threatened the victim Vidwath, at Mallya hospital where he was admitted for treatment.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also said that offenders should be punished to the full extent of law regardless of who they are.
Mohammed Nalpad is the son of Congress MLA NA Harris.
Image: Mohammed Haris Nalapad is the son of Congress MLA NA Harris. Photograph: Mohammed Haris Nalapad/Facebook
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