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Sadalagi’s father, Annappa, had allegedly been assaulted and detained at the police station for an entire day without a complaint being filed.
The case traces back to January 10, when three individuals allegedly trespassed on Annappa’s farmland and assaulted him. (Photo: The Hindu)
The family also insisted that Belagavi district Superintendent of Police, Bheemashankar Guled, visit the scene.
However, Chikkodi Dy SP rushed to the spot and convinced Inspector Sadalagi to withdraw his protest. Reports suggest that on January 10, three individuals allegedly trespassed
on Annappa’s farmland. When confronted, they reportedly assaulted him.
Annappa then called the emergency helpline and sought the police’s help. The police took both the accused and Annappa to the station. It is alleged that Annappa was subjected to torture while in custody. Inspector Sadalagi had approached the SI of Harogeri police station, the CPI, and Athani Dy SP, requesting action. However, the police allegedly refused to register the complaint.
It is further alleged that SI of Harogeri police station had lodged an atrocity case against the brother of Inspector Sadalagi on February 2, following the counter complaint by the accused persons.
The police department is yet to issue an ofcial statement regarding the development.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – IANS)