# BJP MLA’s daughter booked for assaulting police officer at temple 2026-08-14T22:36:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets An FIR has been filed against Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, for allegedly slapping and abusing a woman police sub-inspector at the Maramma Temple in Mandya on August 12. The SI, Savitha, told the Times of India that Aishwarya demanded immediate entry into the sanctum and attacked her when asked to wait. Aishwarya has filed a counter-complaint accusing the officer of abuse. Gowda apologised and urged an impartial departmental inquiry, also calling for an end to VIP protocols at temples. The incident occurred during Bhima Amavasya celebrations when the SI was on crowd-control duty. Aishwarya, married to an assistant commissioner of police, allegedly insisted on bypassing the queue and identifying herself as the MLA's daughter. The police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaulting a public servant, causing hurt, intentional insult, and criminal intimidation. Mandya SP V.J. Shobharani confirmed both complaints are under investigation. ## Coverage - rediff.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Aishwarya, B Suresh Gowda, BJP, Karnataka, Mandya, Maramma Temple Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-mlas-daughter-booked-for-assaulting-police-officer-at-temple/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-mlas-daughter-booked-for-assaulting-police-officer-at-temple/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.