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- Two police constables in Shivamogga were transferred after a video showed them carrying BJP MLA S.N.
- Channabasappa on their shoulders during a Ganesha procession.
- Shivamogga Superintendent of Police B. Nikhil issued the transfer orders on Tuesday based on a report from the Traffic Inspector.
- Ganesh, a head constable, and Prakash A.K., a constable, were moved from the East Traffic Police Station to Agumbe and Anavatti police stations respectively.
- The viral video drew many comments demanding action against the constables.
- The transfer order cited only "administrative purposes" without giving a specific reason, which matters because it leaves the cause of the action officially unstated.
What to watch next
- Whether the SP or any authority issues a reasoned explanation or disciplinary action beyond the transfers
- Any response from MLA S.N. Channabasappa or the BJP on the incident
- Whether the constables challenge or comment on the transfer
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