Shivamogga, Oct. 19 -- Former deputy chief minister of Karnataka K.S. Eshwarappa has sought police protection after alleging that two people threatened to kill him during separate phone calls. He submitted a complaint to Shivamogga SP Nikhil, asking the police to take stringent action and ensure his family's safety.

The alleged incident took place on October 17. Eshwarappa's complaint names Rizwan Baig, who reportedly called him at 8.49 pm, and Farhan Rashid, who allegedly contacted him at 10.49 pm. According to Eshwarappa, the callers used offensive language and made threats against his life.

Speaking to the media, Eshwarappa said he was at a cinema theatre with his family when he received the first call. The caller initially asked whe...