# CCTV shows Karnataka MLA’s daughter slapping woman cop

2026-08-25T23:51:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

CCTV footage has emerged showing Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, slapping Police Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil at a temple in Srirangapatna on August 12. Patil, on duty during Bhima Amavasya celebrations, retaliated by slapping Aishwarya before temple staff separated them. The dispute began after Aishwarya was denied entry to the sanctum sanctorum. Patil filed a complaint alleging assault and obstruction of duty. A counter-complaint was also lodged by Aishwarya. MLA Suresh Gowda has apologised for his daughter's conduct but claimed the officer verbally abused her. Mandya SP Dr Shobharani said both cases are being investigated using CCTV footage and witness statements.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both Siasat.com and Republicworld.com report the same facts: Aishwarya allegedly slapped PSI Savitha Patil, who retaliated. Siasat.com leads with the viral video and frames the altercation as a row involving an MLA's daughter, while Republicworld.com leads with the CCTV evidence and includes the MLA's claim that the officer verbally abused his daughter. Siasat.com omits the MLA's defence entirely, narrowing the narrative to the assault charge. Republicworld.com includes both the complainant and the counter-complaint, and gives space to the MLA's version. Neither source reports whether either woman has been arrested, leaving the investigation outcome as the next development to monitor.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 1 government-critical, 1 neutral
- siasat.com (government critical) <https://www.siasat.com/karnataka-woman-psi-bjp-mla-daughters-row-caught-on-video-3530839/>
  Leads with viral video, omits MLA's defence of daughter
- republicworld.com (neutral report) <https://www.republicworld.com/india/cctv-footage-surfaces-of-karnataka-mla-s-daughter-slapping-woman-cop-at-aarti-ukkada-temple-2026-08-25-135508>
  Includes MLA's version that officer abused daughter

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-26T05:26:06+00:00.

Tags: Aishwarya, B Suresh Gowda, Karnataka police, Mandya, Savitha B Patil
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