Overview

• Sagar, son of a former municipal chairman in Mandya, was arrested after assaulting police officers during questioning at Pandavapura Police Station.
• The incident, involving slapping and physical confrontation with multiple officers, was recorded and widely shared on social media, sparking public reactions.
• The altercation reportedly began during questioning over a family land dispute, with Sagar allegedly attacking the complainant before turning on the police.
• Social media users debated the incident, with some claiming the police initiated the physical confrontation by slapping Sagar first.
• Sagar has been charged under Section BNS 132 of the Indian Penal Code and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.