India, March 16 -- A late-night altercation between a police sub-inspector and a local BJP leader in Karnataka's Madhugiri has taken a political turn, with BJP leaders demanding the officer's suspension.

The incident, which occurred near a private hotel on Turuvanur Road on Friday night, has sparked controversy after a video of the clash went viral on social media.

According to a Deccan Herald report, Sub-Inspector Gadilingappa was on night patrol when he approached a group standing near the hotel. Among them was Madhugiri Taluk BJP Unit President Hanumantegowda, who claimed he was there for dinner.

The conversation between the two soon turned into a heated argument, escalating into a physical confrontation. Witnesses reported that bot...