Two booked for insulting woman police officer

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Two booked for insulting woman police officer - The HinduPublished - August 20, 2026 06:36 pm IST - BelagaviThe police have registered a case against two repeat offenders on the charge of insulting a woman police officer through a video message.The officer who is now posted in Bengaluru has submitted a complaint at the Cubbon Park Police against Saikumar Nagalingayya from Tumakuru and Dharma from Bengaluru, both rowdy sheeters.The two are facing the charge of making and spreading on social media two videos saying that the woman officer has made obscene video calls to inmates of the Hindalga Central Prison in Belagavi.The complaint says that Dharma recorded the videos and Saikumar spread them on social media and sought action against them.“I am married and have children. I enjoy a good reputation in society. The videos have tarnished my image and caused mental agony,” the complainant said.Saikumar released another video on Wednesday saying that prison officials are engaged in criminal activities like supply of drugs, smuggling phones into prison and professional sex work.He said that he has witnessed all such offences committed by the prison officials when he was an inmate in Hindalga a few years ago.Published - August 20, 2026 06:36 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }