Police accused of disrobing woman during arrest in Hubballi, action sought after video goes viral
The article describes potential police misconduct and abuse of power during an arrest.
A video of a woman, Sujata alias Vinayalaxmi Handi, being arrested in Hubballi has sparked outrage and demands for action. Sujata allegedly attacked four police constables during the arrest on January 5th, removing her clothes while inside a police van. N. Shashikumar, the Police Commissioner of Hubballi, clarified that Sujata removed her clothing herself after being taken into custody. The incident has prompted the BJP to demand action against the police and an inquiry into the matter.
8 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP Mahila Morcha has demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged police misconduct during the arrest of a BJP worker.
9 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka government has authorized the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate a viral video alleging a woman's disrobing.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
BJP leaders and workers held a protest in Hubballi demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister and Congress government following alleged police brutality during the arrest of a BJP worker.
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