Head constable kicks woman colleague in police station in Bengaluru

The woman constable reported the incident to her seniors before filing a complaint with the police.

The Head Constable of Upparpete has been booked for allegedly kicking a colleague and abusing her after she objected to his remarks about women in general.

Based on a complainant filed by Renuka, the police charged Head Constable B.G. Govindaraju for assault and outraging the modesty of a woman.

The alleged incident occurred late at night on June 10 when Renuka was feeding two minor girls who had run away from their homes and had been found in a bus stand.

Govindaraju, who was sitting nearby, allegedly started making remarks on girls and women, demeaning them and casting aspersions on their character .

The girls overheard his remarks and conveyed the same to Renuka who confronted Govindaraju.

In response, Govindaraju allegedly abused Renuka and kicked her.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Thimmegowda, constables Badappan and Mahesh came to her rescue while Govindaraju allegedly continued to attack her and kicked her repeatedly, according to the complainant.