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A 34-year-old domestic worker, Sundari Bibi, and her husband were allegedly detained and brutally beaten by Varthur police in Bengaluru, India, on October 30, 2025, after being accused of stealing a diamond ring. Sundari was working for a techie couple who claimed she stole the ring after observing her reaction to a dropped 100 Rupee note on CCTV footage. She was released only after the intervention of a social activist, R. Kaleemulla, who confronted the police. Sundari was later taken to Bowring Hospital for medical treatment. Kaleemulla condemned the police’s actions, emphasizing the lack of justification for assaulting anyone based solely on allegations and criticizing their methods.

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Bengaluru Police Accused of Brutal Assault on Domestic Worker Over Theft Allegations

Bengaluru, India – November 2, 2025 – The Varthur police in Bengaluru are facing accusations of brutality after allegedly detaining and severely beating a 34-year-old domestic worker, Sundari Bibi, and her husband on October 30th. The couple were accused of stealing a diamond ring from the home of Sundari’s employers, a local techie couple.

According to reports, the employers suspected Sundari after a ‘sting’ operation involving a dropped 100 Rupee note caught on CCTV. Based on this evidence, they filed a complaint, prompting the police to summon Sundari and her husband to the Varthur police station.

Sundari claims that upon arrival, she and her husband were detained and assaulted by seven police personnel, including both male and female officers. “I pleaded my innocence, but they kept beating me,” she stated, alleging that she was also subjected to xenophobic slurs.

The screams coming from inside the police station drew the attention of nearby migrant workers, who contacted city-based social activist R. Kaleemulla. Kaleemulla intervened, confronting the police and demanding Sundari’s release.

“The police have no right to beat anyone, especially women, merely based on allegations,” said Kaleemulla.

Following his intervention, Sundari was released and taken to Bowring Hospital for medical examination. A Medico-Legal Case (MLC) has been registered.

The incident has sparked outrage, raising questions about police conduct and the treatment of marginalized communities in Bengaluru. An investigation into the allegations of police brutality is reportedly underway.

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