Pramesh S Jain
Head constable of Upparpet had been booked for kicking a woman constable at the Upparpet Police station and hurling abuses at her after she objected to his remarks about women in general.
Based on the complainant filed by Renuka,the police charged head constable BG Govindaraju,charging him under assault and outraging the modesty of women .
The incident occurred late in the night on Tuesday when Renuka was feeding two minor run away from home girls rescued at the bus stand.
The accused who was sitting close by started making remarks on girls and women demeaning them and casting aspersions on their character .
The girls overheard his remarks reported to Renuka who confronted him questioning his behavior.
Enraged Govindaraju hurled abuses using un parliamentary words and even kicked her.
The other staff ASI Thimmegowda,constables Badappan and Mahesh came to her rescue and pacified but Govindaraju continue to attack and kicked her repeatedly.
The victim managed to escape the attack and reported the matter to her seniors before filing a formal complaint with the police.
The accused was sent on forced leave and further investigation are on.