According to police, the incident took place in Dharwad Rural police station where the advocate had gone in connection with a case.
Police Circle Inspector Manjunath Kusagal allegedly used foul and abusive language against her.
The advocates have staged a protest and blocked the road condemning the incident. It is alleged that the police had refused to file a complaint by the woman.
In a memorandum submitted to SP Lokesh Jaglasar, the advocates have demanded action against the accused inspector, failing which they would stage a massive protest.
–IANS
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