A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker has alleged assault and mistreatment, including the tearing of her clothes, during a detention by police in Hubballi, Karnataka on Wednesday.
According to reports, the incident occurred during the detention of the BJP worker by personnel from the Keshwapur police station. The woman was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a Congress corporator, Suvarna Kallakuntla. The complaint was reportedly related to a dispute between BJP and Congress workers during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in the Keshwapur Rana area.
Sources indicate that the situation escalated when the BJP worker allegedly resisted and objected to the detention, leading to the alleged assault and tearing of her clothes by the police. Videos circulating online purportedly show the woman surrounded by male and female police officers on a bus.
The BJP worker claims that the incident is linked to an earlier rivalry between BJP and Congress workers. She alleges that she was targeted after she helped officials in removing names of certain voters, a claim she denies. This allegation reportedly led to clashes between workers from both parties.
The incident has sparked outrage and triggered a political storm in Hubballi. The BJP has strongly condemned the alleged police misconduct and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. The party has also raised questions about the motives behind the detention and the subsequent treatment of the worker.
The police have yet to release an official statement regarding the allegations of abuse during the detention. However, senior officials have acknowledged the seriousness of the accusations and assured that a fair and impartial inquiry will be conducted.
The incident has further heightened political tensions in the area, with both the BJP and Congress filing complaints against each other. The allegations and counter-allegations have created a charged atmosphere, raising concerns about potential unrest and the need for maintaining law and order.
