Chikmagalur (Karnataka): A police sub-inspector in Karnataka has been suspended for allegedly assaulting a Dalit man and forcing him to consume urine during interrogation at the police station in Mudigere Taluk in the district. The government has ordered a CID probe in the case.
The matter came to light after a youngster named Puneet wrote to Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood and sought action against the sub-inspector and other policemen. Chikkamagaluru SP Akshay informed the SP of Puttur that an investigation into the case has been ordered.
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According to Puneet, he was taken to the police station on May 10 over allegations by villagers that he was in contact with a woman who had eloped with another man.
In a video, Puneet alleged the station officer called him to the police station and abused him. Dalit organizations have also lodged a complaint in connection with the incident.
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An FIR was registered against the police sub-inspector on charges of assault. Based on a report by district SP Akshay, the DIG had suspended PSI Arjun and ordered a probe into the case.
(With agency inputs)
