KALABURAGI: A supporter of RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge assaulted a health inspector of the Kalaburagi Mahanagara Palike in the presence of the assistant commissioner on Wednesday evening.
Avinash Bhaskar, an associate of the minister who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, and a few others, barged into the corporation office and assaulted health inspector Dhanashetty over the issue of granting a trade licence. The entire incident was captured on CCTV camera.
It is said that Avinash Bhaskar was involved in assault cases earlier too. A case has been registered against him at the Brahmapura police station.
Following the incident, the Palike staff staged a protest in front of the civic body office on Thursday demanding protection and action against the accused.
“Avinash and Raju barged into the office and assaulted a staffer. The police have assured us of action. Such incidents have occurred earlier too and it is difficult to work under such circumstances”, said a senior Palike official.