A Karnataka BJP MLA’s daughter allegedly assaulted a woman sub-inspector on special security duty at Arathi Ukkada temple in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district.
According to the complaint, the MLA’s daughter, Aishwarya, allegedly verbally abused the officer, slapped her, and obstructed her from performing her duties.
The police officer, Savitha Patil, is a sub-inspector attached to the Mandya Women’s Police Station. The incident allegedly occurred after Aishwarya arrived at the temple for darshan and objected to the delay in being allowed entry. Following the incident, PSI Savitha filed a complaint against Aishwarya. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Kyathanahalli Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The MLA claimed the police official had verbally abused his daughter. “My daughter had visited the temple. She had requested to visit the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The police refused to allow her inside, while a circle inspector was allowed in. My daughter again requested them to allow her inside. Then she (police officer) abused my daughter, it seems. Then the fight started. I have not seen the video of my daughter slapping the officer.
The incident took place on August 12 at 8.15 pm inside the temple premises during Bhima Amavasya celebrations.
The MLA’s daughter, Aishwarya, allegedly verbally abused the officer, slapped her, and obstructed her from performing her duties, according to the complaint. I apologise, I am sorry for it,” said Gowda.
