Woman paraded naked in Karnataka's Belagavi district
BELAGAVI: The video of a woman who was allegedly paraded naked here around seven months ago has recently gone viral, police said.
Based on the complaint by the survivor's daughter, the police said on Thursday that they have taken up the case for investigation.
According to police, the alleged incident occurred on July 31, 2023 when the survivor and her son were beaten up by her rivals for questioning the encroachment of half-an-acre of land on the three acres of land allotted to her by the government.
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The accused not only paraded her naked and beat up her family, but also threatened her with dire consequences if she lodged a complaint, the complainant alleged.
The matter came to light on Thursday when the survivor's daughter lodged a complaint.
Senior officers of the Belagavi district administration have camped in the village to probe it further.
This incident is a reminder of a similar one that took place in Vantamuri village in Belagavi district where a woman was attacked on December 11, 2023 after her son eloped with a girl from his own community.
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50% fine rebate on traffic fines ends tomorrow; Here’s how to pay your pending challan
Bengaluru: The last date to avail the 50% concession on fines for all unpaid traffic e-challans issued before 2020 comes to an end tomorrow
The Karnataka government announced the rebate after a gap of two months on November 20, and it was available for a limited period between November 21 and December 12.
Earlier, the government had offered a similar 50% discount on pending traffic fines between August 23 and September 12.
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As per the order, vehicle owners with pending traffic challans can clear their dues by paying only half of the total fine amount during the concession period.
How to View and Pay Pending Traffic Fines
Pending fines can be checked and paid through multiple platforms:
Karnataka State Police (KSP) app
ASTraM app of the Bengaluru Traffic Police
By providing your vehicle registration number at the nearest traffic police station
At the Traffic Management Centre
Through the Karnataka One/Bangalore One or Mangalore One websites
