Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Woman alleges electric shocks during police questioning over gold theft
A gold chain went missing during a religious ceremony in Shidlapur village.
The chain weighed about 45 grams.
Police questioned people who had attended the ceremony.
One woman, Neelavva Olekara, says officers gave her electric shocks and mistreated another woman.
She says she told police that she did not steal anything.
Neelavva later became sick and went to a hospital.
The police allegations have not yet been independently proven.
The district police chief said the claims will be investigated and action will be taken if officers are found responsible.
Neelavva Olekara alleged that police gave her electric shocks while questioning her about a missing 45-gram gold chain.
The chain reportedly disappeared during a Varamahalakshmi Puja at Nagaraj Sunkad’s residence in Shidlapur village on August 20.
Police questioned about 11 people who attended the ceremony, but allegations focus on severe treatment of two women.
Neelavva said she became ill after the questioning and is receiving hospital treatment.
Haveri Superintendent of Police Yashodha Vantagodi promised an investigation, while the theft inquiry continues.
- Who
- Neelavva Olekara alleged mistreatment by police while being questioned; Haveri Superintendent of Police Yashodha Vantagodi said the allegations would be investigated.
- What
- A woman alleged that police used electric shocks and physical harassment during questioning over a missing 45-gram gold chain.
- When
- The puja and reported incident took place on August 20.
- Where
- The puja was held at a residence in Shidlapur village, Shiggaon taluk; the questioning reportedly occurred at a police station.
- Why
- Police were investigating the disappearance of a gold chain placed on a deity during the Varamahalakshmi Puja.
Woman’s Allegations
Police and Investigation Response
Treatment during questioning
Woman’s Allegations
Neelavva Olekara alleged that a police officer gave her an electric shock and that another woman was also shocked and beaten.
Police and Investigation Response
The allegations have not yet been independently established, and authorities are expected to examine whether interrogation procedures were violated.
Accountability
Woman’s Allegations
Neelavva and local residents are seeking justice over the alleged treatment.
Police and Investigation Response
Haveri Superintendent of Police Yashodha Vantagodi said the allegations would be investigated and action would be taken against anyone found responsible.
Gold theft case
Woman’s Allegations
Neelavva denied involvement in the disappearance of the jewellery.
Police and Investigation Response
Police continue investigating how the gold chain went missing during the puja.
- Missing item
- A 45-gram gold chain
- Reported location
- Shidlapur village, Shiggaon taluk
- Date
- August 20
- Police station involved
- Bankapur police
- People questioned
- Around 11 puja attendees
- Allegation
- Neelavva Olekara alleged electric shocks and physical harassment during questioning
- Police response
- Superintendent of Police Yashodha Vantagodi promised an investigation and action against anyone found responsible