Archive · 9 Jan 2026
NCW Investigates Hubballi Police Disrobing Incident
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is looking into a video where a BJP worker, Sujatha Handi, was allegedly stripped by police in Hubballi, Karnataka.
The NCW has asked the police for a detailed report and has directed them to register a case and conduct a fair investigation.
The BJP, including former Chief Ministers B.S. Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai, has accused the police of misconduct and demanded a judicial inquiry and the transfer of the Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner.
They allege that the police tried to cover up the incident and acted under political pressure.
The Karnataka government and police, however, deny these allegations, stating that the woman disrobed herself.
The government plans to hand over the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a thorough investigation.
The BJP has also met with the NCW to urge action against the police officials and Congress leaders involved.
NCW takes suo motu cognizance of a viral video showing a BJP worker allegedly disrobed by police in Hubballi.
NCW seeks a detailed report from Karnataka police within five days and demands a fair investigation.
BJP accuses police of misconduct and demands a judicial inquiry and the transfer of the Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner.
Karnataka government plans to hand over the case to the CID for a thorough investigation and denies allegations of police misconduct.
BJP leaders allege political interference and a cover-up by the police, while the government maintains that the woman disrobed herself.
- Who
- National Commission for Women (NCW), Hubballi Police, BJP worker Sujatha Handi, Karnataka Government, BJP leaders B.S. Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai
- What
- NCW seeks report on alleged disrobing of a BJP worker by police, BJP demands judicial inquiry and transfer of police commissioner
- When
- January 8, 2024 (incident), January 12, 2024 (NCW action and BJP statements)
- Where
- Hubballi, Karnataka
- Why
- To investigate the alleged violation of a woman's dignity and personal liberty, and address concerns over police misconduct and political interference
BJP and NCW
Karnataka Government and Police
Police Misconduct
BJP and NCW
BJP and NCW accuse the police of misconduct and demand a fair investigation and judicial inquiry.
Karnataka Government and Police
The Karnataka government and police deny the allegations, stating the woman disrobed herself.
Investigation and Accountability
BJP and NCW
BJP leaders demand the immediate transfer of the Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner and allege political interference.
Karnataka Government and Police
The Karnataka government plans to hand over the case to the CID for a thorough investigation.
- Organization
- National Commission for Women (NCW)
- Location
- Hubballi, Karnataka
- Incident Date
- January 8, 2024
- Victim
- Sujatha Handi (BJP worker)
- Accused
- Hubballi Police
- Action Taken
- NCW seeks report within 5 days, CID investigation planned
- Opposition
- BJP
- Government Response
- Denial of police misconduct, plans for CID investigation
Sources
K’taka woman ‘disrobe’ episode: NCW takes cognizance of incident, seeks report
Karnataka News: NCW Takes Suo Moto Action After Hubballi Woman Allegedly Disrobed By Police
NCW takes suo motu cognisance of alleged assault on BJP woman worker in Hubballi
BJP worker assault case: Police file FIR against 9 including Cong corporator
BJP worker stripping case: K'taka govt to hand over case to CID
Stripping incident raises concern for women's safety; punish those responsible: Ex-CM Yediyurappa
NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Hubballi Viral Video
Old Assault Video of BJP Woman Worker Resurfaces Amid Disrobing Row in Hubballi
