Temple Row Outrage: CCTV Surfaces As BJP MLA’s Daughter Allegedly Slaps Woman Cop In Karnataka
A shocking video has captured intense public attention after CCTV footage emerged showing an altercation between a legislator's family member and law enforcement. The incident, which has triggered widespread discussions on social media and news platforms, highlights a tense confrontation inside a packed temple premises during a festive celebration.
The Trigger Behind The Temple Altercation
The altercation took place during the Bhima Amavasya celebrations at a temple in Srirangapatna, Karnataka. Reports indicate that Aishwarya, the daughter of Tumkur Rural BJP MLA B. Suresh Gowda, visited the shrine to offer prayers. Tensions flared when she sought direct entry into the sanctum sanctorum but was requested to wait due to a massive crowd of devotees.
Sub-Inspector Files Complaint Over Duty Obstruction
Sub-inspector Savita Patil, attached to the Mandya Women's Police Station who was on active security duty at the location, subsequently filed a formal complaint. According to the filing, the legislator's daughter allegedly misbehaved, obstructed official duties, and physically assaulted the officer. The circulating CCTV footage clearly records the heated exchange and physical blow before bystanders intervened to separate the two.
MLA Issues Public Apology And Counter-Allegations
Following the incident and the rapid spread of the video footage, MLA B. Suresh Gowda stepped forward to address the controversy. While publicly apologizing for the conduct, the legislator claimed that the police officer had initially misbehaved with his daughter, who was accompanied by young children. A counter-complaint has also been filed on behalf of the MLA's family, and local authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the sequence of events.
