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Politics
Two Karnataka police officers transferred after hoisting BJP MLA in Ganpati procession
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🗓 17 Sep 2026, 02:46 AM
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The Karnataka home department transferred two constables after a video showed them lifting a BJP legislator during a Ganpati festival procession.
During a Ganpati procession in Karnataka, a video surfaced showing two police constables physically lifting a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Assembly as part of the celebration. The footage quickly circulated on social media, prompting public criticism of the officers' conduct during a religious event.
In response, the state Home Department ordered the immediate transfer of both constables, stating that their actions violated police protocol and the secular nature of public duties. The transfer notice was issued without any further disciplinary measures being disclosed.
The incident has reignited debate over the politicisation of law‑enforcement agencies during cultural gatherings. Officials emphasized that the decision aims to uphold the integrity of the police force and deter similar breaches of conduct in future festivals.
In response, the state Home Department ordered the immediate transfer of both constables, stating that their actions violated police protocol and the secular nature of public duties. The transfer notice was issued without any further disciplinary measures being disclosed.
The incident has reignited debate over the politicisation of law‑enforcement agencies during cultural gatherings. Officials emphasized that the decision aims to uphold the integrity of the police force and deter similar breaches of conduct in future festivals.