The National Commission for Women (NCW) has initiated action after a video from Hubballi, Karnataka, showed a female BJP worker allegedly being assaulted and stripped during her arrest by police. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar strongly condemned the incident, highlighting it as a serious violation of a woman’s dignity and personal liberty. The NCW has demanded a detailed report from the Karnataka police chief within five days.
In response to the incident, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated that the BJP should refrain from politicizing the matter and supported the Police Department’s stance. The police clarified that the BJP worker involved had stripped herself during the arrest, contradicting the party’s claims. The incident took place in Hubballi city and has sparked widespread concern.
The Karnataka Police have refuted allegations of assaulting and stripping the BJP worker, asserting that she had undressed herself. The incident, which occurred during a voter revision exercise dispute, led to the registration of an FIR against nine individuals, including a Congress corporator and seven others. The accused face serious charges such as attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.
