Karnataka Police Advised to Maintain Restraint During Festivals
Police told to exercise restraint during festivals, avoid use of force
The Hindu
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The Karnataka State police headquarters has directed officers to avoid using force and to treat the public courteously during festivals and fairs. This directive follows a complaint regarding police misconduct during a temple chariot festival in Doddaballapura, where officers allegedly assaulted vendors and damaged their goods.
- 01Karnataka police instructed to exercise restraint during festivals.
- 02Directive aims to improve public interaction and prevent misconduct.
- 03Order follows complaints of police violence during a February 2025 festival.
- 04Incident involved alleged assaults on vendors in Doddaballapura.
- 05Karnataka State Human Rights Commission involved in the case.
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The Karnataka State police headquarters has issued a directive to all field units, emphasizing the need for restraint and courteous behavior towards the public during fairs and festivals. This order comes in response to a complaint investigated by the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) regarding an incident at the Sri Venkataramana Swamy Brahmarathotsava temple chariot festival in Doddaballapura, which took place in February 2025. The complaint alleged that police officers assaulted roadside vendors, used abusive language, and damaged their goods while attempting to clear shops. The directive aims to prevent such incidents and ensure that police conduct during public events is respectful and non-confrontational.
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This directive is expected to enhance the relationship between police and the community during public events, potentially reducing tensions and conflicts.
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