As of early April 2026, a 25-year-old woman from Shahapur, Belagavi, has approached the Police Commissioner alleging serious inaction, collusion, and extortion by local police in a case involving sexual exploitation.
Here are the key details regarding the allegations of police inaction in Belagavi:
- Accusation against Police: The victim alleged that her complaint regarding prolonged sexual exploitation, blackmail, and financial extortion was not registered by the Shahapur police when she first approached them on March 29, 2026.
- Collusion Allegations: The complainant claimed that after she identified her stolen valuables (gold ornaments and mobile phone) at the police station, the police returned the items to the accused instead of seizing them as evidence.
- Intimidation by Personnel: The woman alleged that police personnel pressured her to settle the case, accepted money, and threatened her when she refused to comply.
- Action Taken: Police Commissioner Bhushan Borase has taken note of the complaint and assured appropriate legal action following her visit to his office on April 5/6, 2026.
Related 2026 Police Lapses in Belagavi:
- APMC Police Station Inaction: In January 2026, a separate investigation found that a Circle Police Inspector (CPI), Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), and a head constable failed in their duties regarding a POCSO case involving a minor girl.
- Recent Case Inaction: The complaint comes in the wake of other allegations of police leniency or, in some cases, direct involvement of police personnel in sexual misconduct, prompting demands for greater accountability
