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CCTV Shows MLA’s Daughter Slapping Cop at Karnataka Temple
Aishwarya, the daughter of MLA B Suresh Gowda, went to a temple in Karnataka.
She wanted to enter a special inner area for darshan without waiting.
A police officer named Savitha B Patil asked her to wait because other devotees were there.
They argued, and a video appears to show Aishwarya hitting the officer.
The officer then appears to hit Aishwarya back.
Other people stopped the fight.
Police filed a case against Aishwarya, while her father apologised and said the officer had insulted her first.
Reports disagree about the exact time of the incident and whether a counter-complaint was accepted.
CCTV footage shows Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, arguing with PSI Savitha B Patil at Aarti Ukkada temple.
The confrontation occurred on August 12 during Bhima Amavasya celebrations, though reports differ on whether it happened at about 4:30 pm or 8:15 pm.
The dispute reportedly began after Aishwarya was not immediately allowed into the temple’s sanctum sanctorum and was asked to wait in line.
The footage appears to show Aishwarya slapping Savitha, who then strikes back before bystanders separate them.
Police registered an FIR against Aishwarya, while allegations about a counter-complaint and Gowda’s account that the officer verbally abused his daughter remain disputed.
- Who
- Aishwarya, daughter of Tumakuru Rural BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, and PSI Savitha B Patil.
- What
- A physical confrontation occurred; CCTV appears to show Aishwarya slapping Savitha, who then struck back.
- Where
- Aarti Ukkada temple in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka.
- When
- August 12 during Bhima Amavasya celebrations; reports place the incident at either about 4:30 pm or 8:15 pm.
- Why
- The dispute reportedly concerned Aishwarya’s request to enter the temple’s sanctum sanctorum without waiting in the queue.
Police Account
MLA’s Account
Cause of the confrontation
Police Account
Savitha’s complaint says Aishwarya sought to enter the sanctum without waiting in the queue, identified herself as the MLA’s daughter, abused the officer and objected to being stopped.
MLA’s Account
B Suresh Gowda said his daughter requested access after seeing a circle inspector allowed inside and alleged that Savitha verbally abused her first.
Physical altercation
Police Account
The CCTV footage appears to show Aishwarya striking Savitha first, after which Savitha strikes back.
MLA’s Account
Gowda said he had not seen the video of his daughter slapping the officer, but apologised and said she should have exercised restraint.
Complaints and police response
Police Account
Savitha filed a complaint, and police registered an FIR alleging offences including assaulting a public servant, causing simple hurt, intentional insult and criminal intimidation.
MLA’s Account
Reports say Aishwarya filed a counter-complaint alleging abuse by the officer, while other reports say a counter-complaint was not accepted.
Temple access policy
Police Account
Police said Aishwarya was asked to wait to avoid inconvenience to devotees and to maintain order during the celebration.
MLA’s Account
Gowda opposed VIP arrangements at temples and said all devotees should be treated equally and follow the same queue system.
Key facts
- Location
- Aarti Ukkada temple, Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka
- Date
- August 12
- Occasion
- Bhima Amavasya celebrations
- Police officer
- PSI Savitha B Patil, attached to the Mandya Women's Police Station
- Dispute
- Entry into the temple’s sanctum sanctorum and alleged special-darshan access
- Police action
- An FIR was registered against Aishwarya under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- MLA’s response
- B Suresh Gowda apologised, said his daughter should have shown restraint and called for a departmental probe
- Time discrepancy
- Reports give different times: approximately 4:30 pm and 8:15 pm
Quotes
B Suresh Gowda
Tumakuru Rural MLA and Aishwarya’s father
“My daughter had visited the temple. She had requested to visit the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The police refused to allow her inside, while a circle inspector was allowed in. My daughter again requested them to allow her inside. Then she (police officer) abused my daughter, it seems. Then the fight started. I have not seen the video of my daughter slapping the officer. I apologise, I am sorry for it,”
NDTV
Sources
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