Policeman & BJP Leader Slap Each Other Amid Argument in K’taka, Video Emerges
A disturbing video has surfaced, showing an altercation between a Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector and a BJP leader, where the two men are seen slapping each other. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday morning in Chitradurga district, where a group of people had gathered around midnight.
According to reports, the policeman, identified as Sub-Inspector Gadilingappa, went to disperse the group that had gathered in the area. However, the situation quickly escalated into an argument between Gadilingappa and a local BJP leader, Hanumanta Gowda.
Eyewitnesses claim that Gowda allegedly abused Gadilingappa, which led to the policeman slapping him. But in a surprising turn of events, Gowda retaliated by slapping Gadilingappa back. The video, which has gone viral, shows the two men exchanging blows, with onlookers trying to intervene to calm the situation.
The incident is said to have taken place around midnight, when Gadilingappa went to disperse a group of people who had gathered in the area. However, it is unclear what triggered the argument between the two men.
Despite the gravity of the situation, both Gadilingappa and Gowda have denied any wrongdoing. In a statement, Gadilingappa claimed that he was simply doing his duty to maintain law and order in the area, and that Gowda had provoked him into the altercation.
Gowda, on the other hand, has claimed that he was abused by Gadilingappa before the policeman slapped him. He has alleged that the Sub-Inspector had used foul language against him, and that he had only retaliated in self-defense.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for both men to be taken to task for their actions. The Karnataka Police Department has launched an investigation into the matter, and both Gadilingappa and Gowda have been summoned for questioning.
The incident highlights the growing tensions between law enforcement agencies and local political leaders in Karnataka. In recent months, there have been several instances of police officers being targeted by political leaders and their supporters, which has led to concerns about the rule of law in the state.
The Karnataka Police Department has been under pressure to maintain law and order in the state, particularly in the wake of the recent elections. The department has been criticized for its handling of the elections, with many alleging that police officers were selectively used to intimidate voters and prevent political opponents from campaigning.
The incident also raises questions about the conduct of local political leaders. Gowda, who is a local BJP leader, has a history of controversy, and has been involved in several high-profile feuds with political opponents and journalists.
The video of the altercation has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many calling for both men to be punished for their actions. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for political leaders to maintain a sense of decorum and respect for the rule of law.
As the investigation into the matter continues, the people of Karnataka are left to wonder how such an incident could have occurred in the first place. It is clear that the Karnataka Police Department has a lot of work to do to restore public trust and confidence in the institution.
