Bengaluru: A video purportedly showing a youth confronting BJP MLA Munirathna and allegedly grabbing him by the collar after accusing him of urinating in a public place has gone viral on social media.
The incident reportedly took place near a vacant plot in Sadashivanagar, where the youth allegedly confronted Munirathna after seeing him urinating at the spot.
A heated argument reportedly broke out between the two, with the youth allegedly grabbing the MLA by the collar during the confrontation.
Youth alleges abusive remarks
The youth reportedly alleged that Munirathna had used abusive and obscene words during the exchange. He claimed that he had questioned the MLA after Munirathna allegedly made derogatory remarks about his mother.
Several members of the public who were present at the spot reportedly captured the confrontation on their mobile phones.
As the situation appeared to escalate, Munirathna was seen seemingly calming down. Police subsequently arrived at the spot and intervened to bring the situation under control.
Video of confrontation goes viral
The purported video has since been widely circulated on social media, drawing varied reactions from members of the public.
The footage shows the confrontation between the youth and the MLA, but does not independently establish the events that allegedly preceded it. The exact sequence of events remains unclear based on the video alone.
The incident has prompted discussions online about the allegations made by the youth and the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Allegations not independently verified
The allegations made in connection with the incident, including the circumstances that led to the confrontation, have not been independently verified.
The claims regarding the alleged remarks made by Munirathna and the events preceding the physical confrontation also remain unverified.
Police intervention brought the immediate situation under control. Further details regarding any complaint or subsequent action would be required to establish the circumstances of the incident.