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A policeman was caught on camera beating up his adult daughter on the streets of tech city Bengaluru. Two young women from Bengaluru, Nivedita Chakraborty and Archana Sharad came to the rescue of that girl. Later these girls took to Facebook to explain the incident and shame the father.
Updated : Apr 15, 2015, 12:54 PM IST
A policeman was caught on camera beating up his adult daughter on the streets of tech city Bengaluru.
Two young women from Bengaluru, Nivedita Chakraborty and Archana Sharad came to the rescue of that girl. Later these girls took to Facebook to explain the incident and shame the father.
According to the Facebook post of Nivedita Chakraborty, the policeman had suspicion that his daughter was having an affair and wanted her to marry someone of his choice. The girl's mother was also there blaming the girl for bringing shame upon the family. The policeman and his wife, a teacher, were from Madurai.
Nivedita and Archana managed to rescue the girl and they took refuge in their car. But the policeman sat on the bonnet and did not allow those girls to drive. The girls called Bengaluru police but the help arrived some 30 minutes later.
"Enraged with her attitude, her father hold her hair. At this juncture two girls happen to pass through this road, who took photos and informed the police,’’ said Reddy.
Reddy further stated that he girl was staying as the paying guest for one year and vacated the place on Thursday evening. Later, Her parents took her to their native place.
When enquired if any complaint was registered, YG Ramalingaiah, sub-inspector of Ulsoor Police Station, said, "The parents refused to file the complaint. They said that they do not want to file a complaint. So, we allowed them to go home.’’