Hebbagodi police on Thursday, 29 October 2026, registered a case against 100 unidentified persons for allegedly assaulting four members of a Hindu organisation who had gone to Shikaripalya in Bengaluru to question workers they believed to be illegal Bangladeshi nationals. The case was filed on the basis of a complaint by T. Nagendrappa, Bengaluru district president of Rashtrarakshana Pade.

How the Confrontation Unfolded

According to the complaint, Nagendrappa received an anonymous call around 10 am on 28 October alerting him that Bangladeshi nationals were residing in Shikaripalya. He subsequently visited the area at around 4:30 pm along with three associates — Amit, Pawan, and Santosh Kartal — all members of Rashtrarakshana Pade.

When the group reached a shed in the locality, workers at the site reportedly confronted them, objecting to being identified as Bangladeshis and questioning why they were being harassed. The confrontation escalated, with the workers allegedly throwing stones and glass pieces at the four men.

As Nagendrappa and his associates attempted to leave, around 100 unidentified individuals allegedly chased them, knocked them to the ground, and assaulted them — kicking them on their heads, legs, chests, and backs. The complainant further alleged that the assailants threatened to kill them during the attack.

Sections Invoked Against the Accused

Hebbagodi police have booked the unidentified accused under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 189(2), 190, and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The provisions cover voluntarily causing hurt, causing hurt by dangerous means, unlawful assembly, collective liability for offences by assembly members, and criminal intimidation.

It is important to note that the complaint, as filed, does not independently establish the nationality of the workers involved. The police have not confirmed the presence of any illegal immigrants at the site, and investigation is ongoing.

Nagendrappa's Prior Legal History

This is not the first time T. Nagendrappa has been at the centre of a legal controversy involving alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In an earlier incident, he had alerted authorities about two individuals — Nasreena and Mohammad Bilal — reportedly residing in the Bellandur and Varthur areas of Bengaluru.

Rather than verifying the claims, Bengaluru police had registered criminal cases against Nagendrappa based on a counter-complaint of assault filed by those he had reported. The Karnataka High Court subsequently quashed both First Information Reports (FIRs) against him. Justice M. Nagaprasanna criticised the police for acting with what the court called 'unusual haste', ruling that the prosecution amounted to an abuse of legal process. The court noted that the counter-complaints bore the 'unmistakable imprint of retaliation against an informant.'

What Happens Next

Hebbagodi police have said further investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the confrontation and to identify the persons allegedly involved in the assault. The case is expected to draw scrutiny given the broader political and legal context surrounding allegations of illegal immigration in Bengaluru, as well as the complainant's prior run-in with the city's police establishment.