BJP Worker Alleges Police Assault, Clothes Removed; Hubballi Police Deny, Cite Criminal Past

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News18•07-01-2026, 11:35
BJP Worker Alleges Police Assault, Clothes Removed; Hubballi Police Deny, Cite Criminal Past
- •BJP woman worker Sujatha Handi (Vijayalakshmi) alleges Hubballi police assaulted her and removed her clothes during a protest in Keshwapur.
- •Police Commissioner denies allegations, stating the worker removed her own saree to evade arrest and calls claims "false and misleading."
- •Sujatha claims police acted under political pressure from Congress corporator Suvarna Kallakuntla, showing political vendetta.
- •Police have filed a case against Sujatha for misbehaving with officers and biting them during arrest.
- •Police reveal Sujatha Handi has eight criminal cases, including attempted murder, and is currently in judicial custody.
Why It Matters: Hubballi police and a BJP worker trade serious allegations of misconduct and political vendetta, sparking controversy.
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