The incident occurred during a raid on illegal sand mining, where the MLA's son’s aides allegedly tried to assault the official. Bhadravati MLA BK Sangamesh admitted his son used foul language, and claimed that the official had demanded a bribe.
Published Feb 11, 2025 | 5:38 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 11, 2025 | 6:52 PM
Shivamogga: Bhadravati MLA's son abuses female officer
Synopsis: In Bhadravati, Shivamogga, the son of MLA BK Sangamesh allegedly verbally abused and threatened female officer Jyothi during a raid on illegal sand mining. One video shows obscene language, while another captures a threat to run her over with a truck. The officer is heard saying, “You’re threatening to run me over,” with the response, “I will send people.”
Bhadravati MLA BK Sangamesh’s son allegedly abused and threatened a woman official of the Mines and Geology Department during an inspection of illegal sand mining in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district.
The official, identified as Jyothi, was conducting an inspection in the Seegebagi area when the confrontation occurred.
In one video circulating online, the female official is heard being subjected to obscene language by the MLA’s son, while in another, she is heard stating that he had threatened to run her over with a truck.
The official can be heard saying, “You’re threatening to run me over with a truck,” to which the voice on the recording responds, “I will send people.”
#Shivamogga: MLA’s Son Abuses and Threatens Woman Officer During Illegal Sand Mining Raid
A female officer from the Mines and Geology Department in Shivamogga district was verbally abused and allegedly threatened with death by the son of Bhadravati MLA B.K. Sangamesh.
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The incident reportedly took place after the official and her team discovered illegal sand mining operations. During the raid, the MLA’s son’s aides allegedly attempted to assault the official.
Following the confrontation, a phone call recorded via an aide’s mobile phone captured the MLA’s son insulting the officer using derogatory language.
MLA Sangamesh acknowledged that his son had used foul language but justified his actions by claiming that the official had demanded a bribe.
The MLA stated, “My son doesn’t just abuse people for no reason. Do you think he’s crazy? Our party workers did take soil, that’s true. This officer demanded a bribe, which made my son angry, so he used foul language.”
BJP leaders, including CT Ravi, condemned the incident, calling it a reflection of the government’s failing law enforcement system.
Ravi, in a statement, emphasised the rising cases of suicides among government employees due to a lack of a conducive working environment and undue pressure. He added, “No matter who commits the mistake, it is still a mistake, and action must be taken against the guilty.”
BJP state president BY Vijayendra, also expressed his dismay over the incident, labeling it as a disgrace to democratic society.
He criticised the Congress-led state government for its inaction in addressing the issue, claiming that the government’s silence indicated its tacit endorsement of such behaviour.
“Under the Congress government, atrocities against women continue to rise, and now even female officers are not safe. The lack of action against the MLA’s son raises serious questions about who this government is truly protecting,” Yediyurappa said.
ಭದ್ರಾವತಿಯ ಘಟನೆ ಪ್ರಜಾಪ್ರಭುತ್ವದ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬದುಕುತ್ತಿರುವ ನಾಗರಿಕ ಸಮಾಜ ತಲೆತಗ್ಗಿಸುವಂತಾಗಿದೆ. ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ ನಿರತ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯೊಬ್ಬರ ಮೇಲೆ ಶಾಸಕರ ಪುತ್ರನೆಂಬ ಅಹಂಕಾರದಿಂದ ಅವಾಚ್ಯ ಶಬ್ದಗಳನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿ ಬೆದರಿಕೆ ಹಾಕಿರುವುದು ಭದ್ರಾವತಿ ಗೂಂಡಾಗಿರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಲುಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದನ್ನು ಸಾಕ್ಷೀಕರಿಸಿದೆ.
ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ… pic.twitter.com/JXFBI1x01Q
— Vijayendra Yediyurappa (@BYVijayendra) February 11, 2025
(Edited by Ananya Rao with inputs from Nolan Patrick Pinto)
