Bengaluru: A woman from West Bengal, facing theft charges, on Monday, has alleged police brutality by the Bengaluru police, police officials said.

The victim and her family have levelled allegations against personnel of the Varthur police station and the matter has been brought to the attention of the Chief Minister's Office in West Bengal.

The victim, 33-year-old maid Sundari Bibi, is currently resting at home after receiving treatment at Bowring Hospital.

She had been working at an apartment in Bengaluru when she was accused of theft.

Following a complaint, the police allegedly took her into custody and brutally assaulted her, beating her on her body, limbs and head.

Sundari also alleged that she was assaulted in her private parts, leaving her unable to even attend to nature's call

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