India, Jan. 7 -- A political and administrative controversy erupted in Karnataka after a BJP woman functionary alleged that police personnel disrobed her during her arrest in Hubballi, a charge strongly denied by the police, who claimed she removed her clothes herself and assaulted officers, causing injuries.

The incident came to light after a video showing the woman topless inside a police vehicle went viral on social media, triggering sharp reactions and allegations against the police. The woman claimed she was forcibly disrobed by police personnel during her arrest in connection with an alleged attack on government officials.

Rejecting the allegations, Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N Shashikumar said on Wednesday that the clai...