The women's cell of Maharashtra BJP has demanded stringent action against a local Shiv Sena worker who was caught on camera beating up a woman traffic constable on duty last week.
"If this can happen with a police personnel then one can imagine the condition of the common women in the state," said state unit Mahila Morcha chief Madhvi Naik.
She said the hearing in the case should be conducted on daily basis and deterrent action taken against Shashikant Kalgude (44).
The incident occurred when the constable (29) spotted Kalgude speaking on mobile phone while driving his SUV at Nitin Junction here and demanded documents of the vehicle after stopping him.
The Sena leadership has condemned the incident but denied that Kalgude was associated with the party.
"We have sought appointment of special public prosecutor in the assault case and trial of the case in a fast track court," she said.
Kalgude was arrested and booked under sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 354 (molestation) of the IPC.
