Office of the Commissioner of Police Bengaluru city. The Head Constable was sent on forced leave.
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The Head Constable of Upparpete has been booked for allegedly kicking a colleague and abusing her after she objected to his remarks about women in general.
Based on a complainant filed by Renuka, the police charged Head Constable B.G. Govindaraju for assault and outraging the modesty of a woman.
The alleged incident occurred late at night on June 10 when Renuka was feeding two minor girls who had run away from their homes and had been found in a bus stand.
Govindaraju, who was sitting nearby, allegedly started making remarks on girls and women, demeaning them and casting aspersions on their character .
The girls overheard his remarks and conveyed the same to Renuka who confronted Govindaraju.
In response, Govindaraju allegedly abused Renuka and kicked her.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Thimmegowda, constables Badappan and Mahesh came to her rescue while Govindaraju allegedly continued to attack her and kicked her repeatedly, according to the complainant.
Renuka reported the incident to her seniors before filing a complaint with the police.
Govindaraju was sent on forced leave.
Published – June 12, 2025 05:23 pm IST