On video, woman in Karnataka seen tied to pole for not repaying loan

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a case where a woman was allegedly tied to a pole in Kodigehalli in Karnataka for not repaying a loan, police said on Thursday.

The matter came to the fore after a video of the incident went viral.

In the video, a woman is seen tied up to a pole and some men are standing around her. People can be heard saying “beat her with slippers and brooms”.

The 36-year-old woman, Rajamani, hails from Kollegal in Chamarajanagar district and runs a small hotel here and a chit fund business.

She owed ₹50,000 to some people who were allegedly forced her to return the money.