BJP Worker's Arrest Sparks Controversy: Police Deny Misconduct Allegations

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A video clip of a woman's arrest in Hubbali on January 5 has sparked controversy after it was shared widely on social media, showing her partially unclothed inside a police vehicle. The woman, associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was arrested following multiple complaints related to clashes during voter family mapping in Chalukya Nagar. According to Hubballi Dharwad police commissioner N Shashikumar, the arrest was a result of anticipated resistance, and eight to ten women officers were deployed. However, when the woman was taken inside the police vehicle, she allegedly undressed herself. The police claimed that officers repeatedly asked her to cover herself, and local people assisted in providing her a separate dress. Shashikumar denied allegations of police misconduct, stating that the accusations were "absolutely false and made with bad intentions." He added that a deputy commissioner of police would conduct a detailed inquiry into the events. The woman allegedly assaulted four women constables and bit two of them, causing serious injuries. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah backed the police's version, stating that the woman had bitten many officers and was remanded to judicial custody. The BJP accused the Congress government of targeting opposition workers, while the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka assembly, R Ashoka, described the episode as politically motivated. The Karnataka State Commission for Women adopted a cautious tone, confirming that the police had arranged clothing for the woman and that multiple cases were pending against her. The incident has sparked a heated debate, with the BJP demanding the suspension of those involved and accusing the government of imposing an "undeclared emergency" in the state.