Title: Policeman & BJP Leader Slap Each Other Amid Argument in K’taka, Video Emerges
In a shocking incident, a 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 fight broke out after the policeman, identified as Gadilingappa, went to disperse a group that gathered in Chitradurga district around midnight on Friday.
According to reports, Gadilingappa, a Sub-Inspector with the Karnataka Police, was on his rounds when he came across a group of people assembled near a temple in the district. Seeing the gathering, Gadilingappa approached the group to disperse them, but the BJP leader, Hanumanta Gowda, allegedly abused him.
The situation escalated further when Gadilingappa slapped Gowda in response to the abuse. In a surprising turn of events, Gowda, who is a prominent leader of the BJP in the region, retaliated by slapping the policeman back. The altercation was captured on camera by an onlooker, which has now gone viral on social media.
The incident has sparked a political row, with both the police and the BJP condemning the actions of the other party. The police have launched an investigation into the matter and have registered a complaint against Gowda for allegedly abusing the officer.
Gowda has, however, denied the allegations, claiming that he was the one who was abused by the policeman. “I was abused by the policeman and I retaliated in self-defense,” Gowda said in a statement. “I have never resorted to violence in my life, and I will not do so in the future.”
The BJP has also come out in support of Gowda, accusing the police of being biased and targeting their party leaders. “The police are trying to suppress the voice of the BJP and its leaders,” said a party spokesperson. “We demand a high-level inquiry into the matter and action against the policeman who slapped our leader.”
The police, on the other hand, have maintained that Gadilingappa was simply performing his duty when he was abused by Gowda. “The policeman was doing his duty when he was abused by the BJP leader,” said a police spokesperson. “We will take strict action against anyone who tries to intimidate or abuse our personnel.”
The incident has raised questions about the state of law and order in Karnataka, particularly in the wake of recent instances of violence and intimidation against police personnel. The government has promised to take strict action against anyone found guilty of violence or intimidation, and has appealed for calm and peace in the region.
In conclusion, the altercation between a Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector and a BJP leader in Chitradurga district has raised serious concerns about the state of law and order in the region. While the police have launched an investigation into the matter, the BJP has come out in support of their leader, accusing the police of being biased. As the situation unfolds, it is essential that both parties maintain calm and avoid further escalation.
