CM Siddaramaiah assures no protection in Valmiki Corporation embezzlement case
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reassured the public that there will be no protection afforded to any individual involved in the embezzlement case concerning the Valmiki Corporation.
Speaking from the City Civil Court premises, he said that if any wrongdoing is uncovered during the ongoing investigation, strict legal action will be taken against all perpetrators.
Siddaramaiah informed reporters that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to probe the Valmiki Corporation case, and the investigation is progressing rapidly. He affirmed the government's commitment to upholding the law and ensuring accountability for any misconduct.
In response to queries while attending a court session related to a separate matter filed by the BJP, Siddaramaiah clarified, "This pertains to a civil case. I am appearing before the judge today as directed by the court, fulfilling my duty as a legal guardian." He also confirmed that he had been granted bail.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister's Political Secretary Govindaraju were also present.
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Man jumps to death from 22nd floor of posh Noida society; depression suspected
Noida (PTI): A 37-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of a posh residential society in Sector 107 here, police said on Monday.
The incident took place on Sunday in Prateek Edifice Society under the jurisdiction of the Sector-39 police station. The deceased has been identified as Sajjal Mehrotra, a company director who lived in the society with his family.
"On Sunday afternoon, he jumped from the balcony of his flat on the 22nd floor," a police official said.
Family members and security guards rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police said, adding that no suicide note has been found.
Prima facie, the deceased was suffering from depression, officials said, adding that other aspects of the case are being investigated.
The body has been sent for post-mortem and further legal formalities are underway.
Police said the man got married about 10 years ago and is survived by his wife and two children. No complaint has been received from the family in connection with the incident.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
