Language Dispute Leads to Arrest in Belagavi

A man was arrested for verbally abusing a Panchayat Development Officer in Kinaye Gram Panchayat for not speaking Marathi. The incident involved Tippanna Subhash Dokre demanding a property document in Marathi instead of Kannada. The situation escalated with a viral video leading to the arrest.

A man was detained by the authorities on Wednesday after allegedly verbally abusing a Panchayat Development Officer over a language issue at Kinaye Gram Panchayat, officials reported.

The man, identified as Tippanna Subhash Dokre, reportedly confronted Nagendra Pattar, the Panchayat Development Officer, on Tuesday concerning a property issue. Dokre demanded documents in Marathi while the officer communicated in Kannada, escalating to verbal abuse.

A video capturing the altercation spread widely online, prompting police intervention and Dokre's arrest. Belagavi DCP Rohan Jagadeesh confirmed that a case has been registered for obstructing a public servant, and a thorough investigation is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)