Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Dharwad Police Suspend Officers After Ex-Serviceman Assault Allegations
Imagine a retired soldier who runs a mess.
One night, police officers allegedly argued with him about the mess staying open too late.
According to the soldier's wife, the police attacked the soldier, and then took the security camera recordings.
The police say they were only asking questions.
The police commissioner has suspended two officers and promised an investigation.
Two police officers were suspended following assault allegations.
The incident occurred at a mess run by a retired serviceman.
An argument reportedly started over the mess's operating hours.
The retired serviceman and one police officer sustained injuries.
A complaint and counter-complaint have been registered.
- Who
- Ramappa Nippani, ASI Vidyanand, and Constable Rachappa
- What
- An alleged assault and removal of CCTV footage
- When
- Late Sunday night
- Where
- Sainik Mess in Sapthapur, Dharwad
- Why
- Disagreement over the mess being open past midnight
Ex-Serviceman's Claims
Police Response
Assault Allegations
Ex-Serviceman's Claims
Ramappa and his wife allege an assault by police.
Police Response
The police maintain they were only questioning the ex-serviceman.
CCTV Footage
Ex-Serviceman's Claims
The wife alleges police took CCTV footage.
Police Response
Police have not commented on removing the CCTV.
Cause of Conflict
Ex-Serviceman's Claims
Conflict was caused by police assault.
Police Response
Conflict was caused by mess being open past midnight.
- Victim
- Ramappa Nippani, ex-serviceman
- Location
- Dharwad, India
- Police Officers Suspended
- ASI Vidyanand and Constable Rachappa
- Incident
- Alleged assault at Sainik Mess
- Allegation
- Assault and CCTV removal
- Complaint Filed
- Yes