Bangalore police hunt for Bidapa’s wife

Leading fashion designer Prasad Bidapa’s wife Judith Bidapa, accused of misbehaving with the police, remained absconding even after the court ordered the release of her son Adam Bidapa on bail in Bangalore.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) G B Chebbi told reporters that Judith Bidapa is absconding. “But, the police has launched a hunt for her. We will arrest her soon. She is guilty, so she is avoiding law”, he added.

Judith Bidapa, who reached the police station after learning about her son’s arrest for beating up policemen, is alleged to have pushed Chebbi and injured his finger. A case has been slapped against her for obstructing a public servant from discharging his duty.

However, Judith Bidapa’s counsel M T Nanaiah told reporters that he would be filing an anticipatory bail petition for his client when the courts reopen on Wednesday. The court has already released on bail Adam Bidapa, who reportedly assaulted policemen outside a nightclub in Bangalore, after he complied with the court’s condition that he furnish a personal bond of Rs 20,000.

Meanwhile, Chebbi said the police have sent blood samples of Adam Bidapa to the Forensic Sciences laboratory to ascertain whether it has any trace of drugs or banned narcotic substances. “If the laboratory report indicates drug use, we will take up a case against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act”, Chebbi said.

Chebbi also said the police had received reports that rich kids were using cocaine and other drugs in the City’s pubs and clubs. “Several persons including the DJs and bouncers are acting as peddlers. We will nab them soon”, he said.

After the incident in which Adam Bidapa allegedly assaulted a couple of policemen outside a night club, Chebbi said the police have intensified a drive against nightclubs, pubs and discotheques in Bangalore. “We will strictly enforce the police rule that they should be closed down by 11.30 pm. We will not allow them to remain open beyond the permissible hours”, Chebbi added.