Dharmasthala case: SIT free to conduct raids if required, says Home Min. Dr. G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said that in connection with the Dharmasthala case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) will conduct raids wherever necessary as part of its probe.
Speaking to reporters in the city regarding the recent raid on Mahesh Timarodi’s residence, he clarified that the State Government has not issued any directives to the SIT on whom to raid. “The SIT is conducting the investigation independently. If necessary, they will raid anyone and summon them for questioning. They do not inform us beforehand about whom they intend to raid,” he said.
He further stated that the SIT constituted by the State Government is carrying out the investigation effectively, and hence there is no need for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to intervene. “The SIT report will be submitted soon,” he added.
Dr. Parameshwara stressed that the investigation is being taken very seriously. “On what grounds are BJP leaders holding the government responsible? We have taken every necessary measure. It is not appropriate to claim that the SIT itself is part of a conspiracy. Lakhs of devotees had expressed concern regarding Dharmasthala. To bring out the truth, the SIT was constituted,” he said.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
