Govt staff allege assault, threats by disqualified co-op director in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Sathish KR, also known as Sathish Kadatanamale, a political party functionary from Yelahanka constituency, has been accused of storming a govt office and assaulting staff.According to a complaint filed by R Prakash Rao, 55, an officer at Sahakara Soudha in Malleswaram, Sathish—who is a disqualified director of the Kadanamale Milk Producers Cooperative Society—allegedly entered the office premises, assaulted staff members, and issued threats to officials.The incident took place on April 24, around 3pm, when Sathish, along with his associates, allegedly entered the office in connection with a statutory order passed under Section 29(c) of the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act-1959. The group is accused of obstructing official work, physically attacking staff and verbally abusing them using derogatory language.Rao stated that upon arriving at the office around 4pm, he was informed of the chaos. When he confronted Sathish, the latter allegedly used threatening language, warning that he would have the officer removed from service, file a complaint with the Lokayukta and even send him to jail.The incident reportedly continued for nearly two hours, disrupting govt operations and creating panic among staff. Officials have claimed that the actions not only hindered their duties but also brought disrepute to the office. A case has been registered under various sections of BNS, and a notice has been served to Sathish.
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