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BJP MLA’s Daughter Apologises After Slapping Police Sub-Inspector
Aishwarya, the daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, argued with a police officer at a crowded temple.
The argument happened on August 12 during a religious celebration.
Video showed Aishwarya slapping the officer, and the officer hitting back.
Other people separated them.
Police registered a case against Aishwarya over alleged abuse and assault.
A court first rejected her request for protection from arrest.
The High Court told her to publicly apologise before seeking bail.
Aishwarya later said she was sorry and that the incident happened in the heat of the moment.
Aishwarya apologised publicly to Police Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil after a temple altercation on August 12.
CCTV footage showed Aishwarya and Patil arguing before both allegedly struck each other.
The incident occurred at Maramma Temple in Ukkada during Bhima Amavasya celebrations.
A court rejected Aishwarya’s anticipatory bail petition, while the High Court directed her to apologise before applying for bail.
Police registered an FIR, while allegations in complaints filed by both women were being examined.
- Who
- Aishwarya, daughter of BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, and Police Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil.
- What
- A heated temple dispute escalated into an alleged physical altercation, followed by a police case and a public apology.
- Where
- Maramma Temple in Ukkada, Mandya, Karnataka.
- When
- The incident occurred on August 12; Aishwarya apologised publicly on Tuesday.
- Why
- The dispute reportedly began over temple entry and queue arrangements amid a large crowd; the High Court required an apology before Aishwarya could apply for bail.
Police Complaint
Aishwarya’s Account
Cause of the dispute
Police Complaint
Savitha Patil alleged that Aishwarya sought direct entry into the sanctum without waiting in the queue and objected when asked to wait.
Aishwarya’s Account
Aishwarya said a verbal altercation occurred while she was seeking darshan for her two children in a crowded temple.
Physical confrontation
Police Complaint
The police complaint alleged that Aishwarya abused and hit Patil on the head, threatened her, and obstructed her official duties.
Aishwarya’s Account
CCTV showed both women involved in a heated argument and indicated that the police officer struck back after Aishwarya slapped her.
Responsibility and legal process
Police Complaint
Police registered an FIR against Aishwarya based on the allegations in Patil’s complaint.
Aishwarya’s Account
Aishwarya also filed a counter-complaint, and police were examining allegations made by both women.
Key facts
- Accused
- Aishwarya, daughter of Tumakuru Rural BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda
- Police officer
- Police Sub-Inspector Savitha Patil
- Incident date
- August 12
- Location
- Maramma Temple, Ukkada, Mandya
- Legal action
- An FIR was registered against Aishwarya for allegedly abusing and assaulting the officer
- Court development
- The III Additional District and Sessions Court at Srirangapatna rejected anticipatory bail
- Apology condition
- The High Court directed Aishwarya to publicly apologise before applying for bail
Quotes
Aishwarya
Daughter of Tumakuru Rural BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda
“This incident should not have happened. I express my regret over this incident. If police officer Savitha Patil, who was on duty, was hurt by this incident, I am sorry and apologise to her.”
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