BJP leader slaps policeman in Raichur
The Hindu
He was upset on being prevented from burning an effigy of Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah
Enraged at being prevented from burning an effigy of Congress leader Siddaramaiah during a protest, former MLA A. Papareddy slapped a police constable in Raichur on November 3.
A video clip of the BJP leader arguing with the constable Raghavendra, who is attached to Raichur West Police Station, and slapping him was being shared on social media.
The incident occurred during a protest by BJP Scheduled Castes’ Morcha against Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Siddaramaiah who had, during a recent election rally in Sindgi, reportedly said that Dalit leaders had quit Congress and joined BJP to secure their livelihood. Accusing the former Chief Minister of insulting the Dalit community, BJP activists attempted to burn an effigy of Mr. Siddaramaiah.