A Karnataka BJP MLA's daughter allegedly assaulted a woman sub-inspector on special security duty at Arathi Ukkada temple in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. The incident took place on August 12 at 8.15 pm inside the temple premises during Bhima Amavasya celebrations. The police officer, Savitha Patil, is a sub-inspector attached to the Mandya Women's Police Station. According to the complaint, the MLA's daughter, Aishwarya, allegedly verbally abused the officer, slapped her, and obstructed her from performing her duties. Aishwarya is the daughter of Tumakuru Rural MLA B Suresh Gowda. The politician has apologised over the row.