Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Nine booked for alleged moral policing, assault in Dakshina Kannada
The police in a place called Dakshina Kannada have opened a case against nine people.
Someone complained that these people stopped a young woman and her friends while they were going home from work.
The accused are said to have used bad words and stopped the group from moving ahead.
When the young woman and her family members came to help, they were also said to have been hurt and verbally abused.
The complaint was filed by an 18-year-old woman named Fayiza.
The police say the incident happened on August 12.
A case has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The police are still investigating what exactly happened.
The accused persons have not been found guilty yet.
A case was registered against nine persons following a complaint alleging moral policing and assault in Dakshina Kannada district.
The incident occurred in the Konalu Kolpe area of Kadaba, under the Uppinangady police station limits.
The complaint, filed by 18-year-old Fayiza, states the incident took place on August 12.
The accused allegedly intercepted Fayiza's acquaintances, abused them with obscene language, and prevented them from proceeding.
Fayiza, Jamal and her younger sister were also allegedly verbally abused and assaulted when they reached the spot; investigation is underway.
- Who
- 18-year-old complainant Fayiza and nine accused persons booked by police.
- What
- Nine persons were booked for alleged moral policing, verbal abuse and assault.
- When
- The incident allegedly took place on August 12.
- Where
- Konalu Kolpe area of Kadaba, under Uppinangady police station limits, Dakshina Kannada district.
- Why
- The complaint alleges the accused intercepted the group, abused them and prevented them from proceeding, with the complainant stating she and her family were also verbally abused and assaulted when they arrived.
- District
- Dakshina Kannada
- Location
- Konalu Kolpe, Kadaba (Uppinangady police station limits)
- Incident date
- August 12
- Complainant
- Fayiza, 18 years old
- Number of accused
- 9
- Law invoked
- Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita