BENGALURU: An FIR was registered on Saturday against a Bengaluru resident for allegedly obstructing and verbally abusing female officials engaged in the National Census-2027 work, police said.The incident took place between April 20 and April 25 within Ward No 43 in R T Nagar area.According to a complaint filed by Lokesh S P, Census Charge Officer for Bengaluru North City Corporation, an enumerator named Veena visited an apartment on April 20 to collect census details. The resident reportedly refused to share the required information. On April 25, during a follow-up verification, Supervisor Rashmi R (Circle-2) visited the same location. The resident again declined to cooperate and allegedly hindered the process while using inappropriate language against the female officials. Based on the complaint, police registered a case under sections 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty), 223 (obstructing a public servant), and 79 (insulting the modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar emphasised that Census work is a matter of national importance, and obstructing officials in the discharge of their duties is a punishable offence. He warned that strict legal action will be taken against such acts and appealed to the public to cooperate with enumerators and provide accurate information, as it is the legal duty of every citizen.
