D K Shivakumar calls for thorough investigation in VG Siddhartha missing case
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Minister and senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Tuesday called for proper investigation into the missing case of VG Siddhartha, son-in-law of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna and entrepreneur who has been missing since Monday night amidst reports of him committing suicide by jumping off from Nethravathi Bridge in Mangaluru.
Speaking to reporters after meeting former CM SM Krishna and Siddhartha’s family in Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar added that he has been very close to Siddharta and that he won’t take steps like committing suicide.
“I have known him closely, he was a very brave and strong man. He cannot commit suicide, there is a need to properly investigate this case” Shivakumar said.
Shivakumar initially shared the purported letter written by Siddhartha which is doing rounds on social media dated 27th July and added that he had received call from Siddhartha who asked him if they can meet up.
“However, I find this utterly fishy and urge that a thorough Investigation be conducted into this matter” he added in another tweet.
The letter purportedly written by Shri VG Siddhartha which is circulating is dated July 27th.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 30, 2019
I received a call from him on the 28th asking if we could meet up.
It’s unbelievable that a courageous man like him would resort to this. pic.twitter.com/bXcJhHz0QS
However, I find this utterly fishy and urge that a thorough Investigation be conducted into this matter.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 30, 2019
Shri Siddhartha and his family were closely known to me for decades now.
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Retired teacher found dead in pool of blood at home in Kerala's Kochi
Kochi (PTI): A retired teacher was found dead in a pool of blood at her residence in Ponnekara here, police said on Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Vanaja C R (70).
According to police, Vanaja lived with her sister’s son, who found her lying in a pool of blood inside the house around 9 pm on Friday.
Police reached the spot soon after and found multiple injuries on the body, an officer said.
A knife was also found near the body.
Preliminary examination showed that a vein on her wrist had been slit, and it is yet to be ascertained whether the death was a case of suicide or homicide, police said.
Police also noted that Vanaja had a pet dog that usually stayed inside the house, but it was found roaming on the streets on Friday.
CCTV footage from neighbouring houses is being examined, and fingerprint and forensic experts have inspected the house, police said.
The exact cause of death will be determined after the postmortem examination scheduled for Saturday.
Elamakkara police have registered a case of unnatural death, and further investigation is underway.
