Enforcement Directorate probes possible role of foreign funds in fueling unrest in Dharmasthala
Dharmasthala: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly initiated a preliminary investigation into potential foreign funding links that may have contributed to fueling communal unrest surrounding the controversial Dharmasthala incident.
According to officials quoted by Deccan Herald on Wednesday, the agency has initiated the preliminary investigation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Officials mentioned that investigators are currently examining documents related to entities, including NGOs, that could have used “dubious” funds for creating tension in society.
ED officials said that if any irregularities are found, strict action will follow.
However, when Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara was questioned about the ED's probe, he stated that he was not aware of the agency initiating an investigation into the alleged funding in the ‘mass burial’ case.
Responding sharply to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s demand for an NIA probe, the Home Minister dismissed the call, asserting that such a move is unnecessary and appears to be politically motivated.
“Till the SIT investigation is complete, we won’t say anything else. It appears that their [BJP’s] intention is to hamper the SIT probe,” Parameshwara said.
He maintained that transferring the investigation to another agency would only be considered if there were errors in the current probe, but asserted that the SIT had conducted its work without any such mistakes.
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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.
