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Karnataka BJP MLA’s daughter booked for slapping woman police sub-inspector
On August 12, Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, allegedly slapped and abused woman police sub-inspector Savitha at Aarathi Ukkada Temple in Srirangapatna during Bhima Amavasya. Savitha had asked…
The Story in Brief
On August 12, Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, allegedly slapped and abused woman police sub-inspector Savitha at Aarathi Ukkada Temple in Srirangapatna during Bhima Amavasya. Savitha had asked Aishwarya to wait two minutes to avoid queue-jumping. The Kyathanahalli police registered an FIR against Aishwarya under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault on a public servant. Aishwarya filed a counter-complaint claiming the PSI abused her. The MLA apologised for his daughter’s conduct and said anyone guilty should face the law. The Karnataka State Women’s Commission has sought an action-taken report from the Mandya SP within three days.
The Indian Opinion
The MLA’s swift apology is welcome, but the counter-complaint threatens to turn this into a he-said-she-said. Some will see a case of VIP impunity; others will accuse the police of overreach. The real test is whether the investigation proceeds without pressure, and whether the police officer gets the same protection as a politician’s relative. Watch if the counter-complaint leads to an FIR or is quietly dropped.
Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2), timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
