Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Jul 8: A picture showing a Congress party worker from Karkala lying on a stretcher in a hospital has gone viral on social media. The person in the picture is identified as Radhakrishna Hirgan. Speaking on the matter, the party has alleged that Radhakrishna was assaulted by Karkala police sub-inspector (PSI) Madhu when he was called for an enquiry in connection to a case booked against him.
Back in September 2020, a fake Facebook profile was created in the name of Radhakrishna and derogatory posts against the army were posted through that handle. Radhakrishna had complained about the same in the Gangammagudi police station in Bengaluru. Once the post went viral on social media BJP party workers of Karkala filed a case against Radhakrishna in Karkala police station.
On Thursday, July 8 when Radhakrishna was called for an enquiry at the police station, he was allegedly beaten up by the Karkala PSI in the presence of complainants, stated sources.
It is also said that Radhakrishna had undergone a cardiac operation just a few days ago and was recovering. It is said that the accused police officer had also kicked the Congress worker further affecting his health condition.
Radhakrishna has now been admitted to a private hospital in Manipal. With the incident going viral, Congress members are planning to stage a protest condemning police brutality.