Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Dec 29: Kota police sub inspector Santhosh was suspended on the accusation of atrocities by the police personnel on the Koraga community during a Mehendi programme.
This order was taken out by IGP of Western Range. The five policemen who wielded lathis mercilessly on the Koraga community members are also transferred with immediate effect.
It may be recalled, during a Mehendi programme that was held at Kotathattu village on the night of Monday December 27, the Koraga community members were allegedly beaten with lathis by the police of Kota police station on the accusation that the sound of music played at the programme was causing disturbance to neighbours. In addition, it was alleged that the police also removed the clothes of youths in the programme, including that of the bridegroom and beat them severely.
Sub inspector Santhosh
Huge rage was expressed by the Koraga community leaders on the incident. Udupi superintendent of police N Vishnuvardhan had ordered investigation into the incident on Tuesday. Based on his report to the IGP, the sub inspector was suspended.