Karnataka government considers CID probe into Hubballi woman BJP worker arrest
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said the state government is considering handing over the investigation into the controversial arrest of a woman BJP worker in Hubballi to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the minister said the decision would be finalised after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Parameshwara said the CID would be asked to investigate the incident thoroughly and submit a report to the government, based on which further decisions would be taken.
The issue gained attention after the BJP alleged that the police forcibly disrobed the woman during her detention. A video showing the woman in a partially clothed state inside a police vehicle had gone viral, triggering political controversy.
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Police officials have denied the allegations, stating that the woman removed her clothes on her own while being detained on January 5. According to the police, she was taken into custody for allegedly abusing, threatening and assaulting a Congress corporator.
Responding to questions on the suspension of a police inspector in connection with the case, Parameshwara said senior officials had taken immediate action based on available information.
The minister also said that while preliminary information suggested the police did not disrobe the woman, a detailed investigation was necessary to establish the facts. On allegations and counter-allegations surrounding the woman BJP worker, he said only a proper investigation would reveal the full background of the incident.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and has sought a detailed Action Taken Report from the police within five days.