Bengaluru, Mar 15 (PTI) Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Saturday demanded the immediate suspension of PSI Ghadilingappa for allegedly assaulting party's district president of Madhugiri (Organisational District), Hanumanthegowda.

Vijayendra claimed that since the Congress came to power in Karnataka, incidents of murder, robbery, dacoity, and rape have surged.

Also Read | What Is Smishing Scam? Know How You Can Protect Yourself and Take Safety Measures To Avoid SMS Phishing.

In a post on 'X', he alleged that the state's law and order system had collapsed, leaving citizens unsafe.

"Shockingly, some lower-level police officers are now resorting to physical assault and oppression against ordinary, law-abiding citizens," he wrote.

Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, March 15, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Saturday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers.

The Shikaripura MLA further stated, "@BJP4Karnataka strongly condemns this act of police brutality."

He accused the authorities of "failing" to maintain peace in society and instead unleashing "police terror" late at night.

He stated that assaulting an individual, regardless of their social standing, undermines the dignity and efficiency of the police department.

"Certain police officers, occupying key positions under Congress influence, have adopted an arrogant mindset, believing they are untouchable. They flaunt their power indiscriminately. The Chitradurga incident likely has political motivations, with police acting as puppets of ruling politicians, eroding the department's integrity," he alleged.

He reiterated that if the Director General of Police does not immediately suspend PSI Ghadilingappa, the BJP will be left with no option but to launch a mass agitation alongside citizens.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)