Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Bengaluru Policeman Protests Suspension of City Police Chief
A police officer in Bengaluru, named Narasimharaju, protested because the government suspended the city's police chief, B. Dayananda.
He believes the suspension was unfair because it was related to a stadium stampede.
The officer was arrested for protesting but later released.
He also said that the police often have to follow what politicians say, which makes it hard for them to do their jobs.
Head Constable Narasimharaju staged a solo protest against the suspension of Police Commissioner B. Dayananda.
The protest took place in front of Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru.
The protest was in response to Dayananda's suspension following a stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Narasimharaju was arrested by Vidhana Soudha police and later released on bail.
The head constable stated that the police are increasingly at the mercy of political parties.
- Who
- Head Constable Narasimharaju
- What
- A solo protest against the suspension of the City Police Commissioner.
- When
- June 6, 2025 (approximate)
- Where
- Bengaluru, in front of Raj Bhavan
- Why
- To protest the suspension of the Police Commissioner, B. Dayananda.
Protesting Policeman's View
Government's View
Suspension of B. Dayananda
Protesting Policeman's View
The government's decision to suspend former Police Commissioner B. Dayananda was unfair.
Government's View
The government suspended the Police Commissioner and other officers in connection to the stampede
Role of the Police
Protesting Policeman's View
The police are at the mercy of political parties and cannot function effectively.
Government's View
The government has its own reasons for the police suspension.
- Protester
- Head Constable Narasimharaju
- Protester's Affiliation
- Madiwala Police Station
- Location of Protest
- Bengaluru
- Reason for Protest
- Suspension of B. Dayananda
- Context
- Stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Arresting Authority
- Vidhana Soudha Police
