Major Case Registered Before Karnataka Human Rights Commission
Serious Allegations Against Ramamurthy Nagar Police of Custodial
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Major Case Registered Before Karnataka Human Rights Commission
Serious Allegations Against Ramamurthy Nagar Police of Custodial Torture, Illegal Dispossession, and Abuse of Power
Karnataka State Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of a serious human rights violation case arising from the Ramamurthy Nagar area of Bengaluru. The complaint has been registered under diary number 697/IN/2026.
Complainant Smt. Shobha B.A. has alleged that on March 12, 2026, officials of Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station, acting in collusion with private individuals, forcibly broke open the locks of shops that were allegedly under the lawful possession of her son, Chethan, and unlawfully handed over possession to another party despite the matter already being pending before a competent civil court.
According to the complaint, the police illegally detained Chethan without following due legal procedure and subjected him to severe physical and mental torture throughout the night. It is alleged that due to custodial violence, threats, and intimidation, his condition became critical, after which he was admitted to Manipal Hospital.
The complaint further states that family members were denied access to meet Chethan at the police station and were allegedly threatened with false cases under the SC/ST Act. Serious violations of Articles 14, 21, and 22 of the Constitution of India have been alleged against the concerned police officials.
The complainant has sought:
- Registration of criminal cases against the concerned police officials.
- An independent SIT or judicial inquiry into the incident.
- Personal accountability of the erring officers.
- Compensation of ₹50 lakh for the victim family.
- Immediate protection and security for the family.
The complaint also relies upon landmark Supreme Court judgments including D.K. Basu vs State of West Bengal and Nilabati Behera vs State of Orissa, emphasizing that custodial torture and illegal detention constitute grave violations of constitutional and human rights.
The matter is now emerging as a major human rights controversy in Karnataka, raising serious concerns over police conduct, abuse of authority, and protection of civil liberties. Human rights activists and legal observers are closely watching the next course of action by the Commission.
