JD(S) Leader Gottigere Manju Arrested for Assaulting Traffic Cop

A prominent leader of the JD(S) party, Manjunath alias Gottigere Manju, was arrested on Monday in connection with the alleged assault of a traffic police constable in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at around 4 pm, when traffic police constable Arun was regulating traffic near Bannerughatta in Bengaluru.

According to a complaint filed at Hulimavu police station, Arun had stopped Gottigere Manju's car to allow vehicles travelling in the opposite direction to pass. Manju allegedly objected to being stopped and questioned Arun, leading to an argument. The situation escalated, with Manju getting down from his car, grabbing Arun by the collar, and attempting to assault him with the help of his associate.

A video of the incident went viral, showing Manju speaking to a senior police officer over the phone and attempting to kick the constable. The Hulimavu police confirmed that Manju had called a senior officer after the altercation and complained about the constable stopping his vehicle. As a result, the constable was made to apologise to Manju by senior officials.

This decision angered junior police personnel, who took up the issue with their superiors for making Arun apologise to a political party worker. The issue eventually reached the Joint Commissioner of Police (East), who directed the Hulimavu police to take a complaint from Arun and register a case against Manju.

By the time Hulimavu police reached Arun, he was on his way home after finishing his duty. He was called back and asked to file a complaint against Manju, and an FIR was registered. On Monday morning, Manju was arrested in connection with the assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty.

The JD(S) party has not yet commented on the incident. The arrest of a senior party leader has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of power and influence by political leaders. The incident has also highlighted the challenges faced by traffic police personnel in Bengaluru, who often have to deal with difficult situations while performing their duties.

The Bengaluru police have stated that they will take strict action against anyone who assaults or intimidates their personnel. The incident has been widely condemned, and the police have assured that they will ensure the safety and dignity of their personnel.

In the context of the incident, it is worth noting that Bengaluru has a reputation for having some of the worst traffic in the country. The city's traffic police personnel play a crucial role in managing the traffic and ensuring the safety of commuters. The incident has highlighted the need for greater respect and support for traffic police personnel, who often put their lives at risk to perform their duties.

The arrest of Gottigere Manju has sent a strong message that the police will not tolerate any form of violence or intimidation against their personnel. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the use of power and influence by political leaders and the need for greater accountability and transparency in the functioning of political parties.

In conclusion, the arrest of JD(S) leader Gottigere Manju for assaulting a traffic police constable has highlighted the challenges faced by traffic police personnel in Bengaluru and the need for greater respect and support for them. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the use of power and influence by political leaders and the need for greater accountability and transparency in the functioning of political parties.