Social media influencer and Bigg Boss Kannada fame Sonu Srinivas Gowda was arrested on Friday for allegedly not following appropriate procedures while adopting a girl child, police said.
The action was taken based on a complaint filed by an official of the Child Welfare Committee, they said.
According to the complainant, the woman posted reels on her social media account with the eight-year-old child who was adopted from Raichur.
"Based on the complaint received, we have arrested Gowda and further investigation is underway," a senior police officer said.
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