Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Karnataka Inspector Suspended for Hate Speech Notice
A police inspector in Karnataka was suspended for issuing a notice to a right-wing activist under a hate speech bill that hasn't been approved yet.
The bill is still waiting for the governor's approval.
The BJP claims that right-wing leaders are being targeted and restricted from participating in events.
The home minister confirmed that restrictions have been imposed on four activists.
The bill aims to prevent hate speech and crimes but the BJP opposes it, saying it targets their leaders.
Karnataka Police Inspector Ramachandra N suspended for issuing notice under pending hate speech bill.
Notice issued to right-wing activist Vikas Puttur ahead of an event in Tarikere.
Bill awaiting Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval after being passed by the state legislature.
BJP claims right-wing leaders are being targeted and restricted from participating in events.
Home Minister G Parameshwara confirms restrictions on four right-wing activists.
- Who
- Karnataka Police Inspector Ramachandra N, Right-Wing Activist Vikas Puttur, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
- What
- Suspension of Inspector for issuing notice under pending hate speech bill, restrictions on right-wing activists
- When
- Notice issued before an event, Suspension on Friday, Bill passed in December 2025
- Where
- Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka
- Why
- Inspector mistakenly believed the bill was enacted, BJP claims targeting of right-wing leaders
- Inspector Suspended
- Ramachandra N
- Activist Noticed
- Vikas Puttur
- Bill Status
- Pending Governor's Approval
- Bill Name
- Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025
- Restrictions Imposed
- 4 Right-Wing Activists
- Governor
- Thaawarchand Gehlot
- Home Minister
- G Parameshwara