JD(S) leader arrested for assaulting Bengaluru traffic constable on duty - video
JD(S) leader Manjunath was arrested for allegedly assaulting a traffic constable on duty. The incident occurred when the constable stopped Manjath's vehicle to regulate traffic flow. An argument escalated, and Manjath reportedly grabbed the constable by his collar. A viral video shows Manjath speaking to a senior officer and attempting to kick the constable. Police registered a case and…
Bengaluru: JD(S) state general secretary Manjunath, also known as Gottigere Manjanna, has been arrested following allegations of assaulting a traffic police constable while on duty in Gottigere on Sunday afternoon. According to the complaint filed by constable Arun, Manjanna objected to being stopped by the constable as he attempted to regulate traffic, leading to an argument and physical altercation.
The incident, captured on video, allegedly shows Manjanna attempting to grab the constable by the collar and kick him, with the aid of an aide.
According to police, Manjanna called a senior officer after the incident, complaining about the constable's actions. A junior police personnel reportedly made the constable apologize to Manjanna, which further escalated tensions. The situation was eventually de-escalated by members of the public and Hulimavu traffic police.
The matter came to the department's attention after the constable left for home, leading to Manjanna's arrest and the initiation of an investigation. A case has been registered at the Hulimavu police station under provisions of assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty. Manjanna is currently in police custody.
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