Bengaluru, 9 June

Head Constable Narasimharaju, posted at Madiwala police station in Bengaluru, who staged a solo protest against the suspension of the City's Police Commissioner and other officials, is now worried about possible action the government may take against him.

"This was not something we expected after the stampede incident…which made me emotional, and that is why I protested against the decision made by the Karnataka Government. Whenever this kind of incident happens, there is an option to transfer the officers, but suspending officers, including the Police Commissioner of Bengaluru, in fact brings the morale of the department and the employees down," he said.

Narasimharaju, from Pavagada, who holds a Master's degree (MA, B.Ed), lives with his mother and family.

"I have only one last option, which is to fight this legally. I am waiting for a call from my DCP madam. Once she calls, I will go and explain my feelings to her. I'm hopeful she will respond positively. I've already received a notice and explained my emotions to my senior officers. Yes, I was emotional, and I admit I shouldn't have protested in uniform, as it goes against protocol,” he said.