Govt will punish guilty in Dharmasthala case, says CM’s Legal Advisor
Mysuru: Chief Minister’s legal advisor A.S. Ponnanna on Saturday said that the government will ensure those guilty in the Dharmasthala case are identified and punished, and cautioned that making political allegations against individuals is not right.
Speaking to reporters in the city, he said the government has made it clear that the investigation must be transparent as per the complainant’s statement. “Whoever is guilty will be punished. The sanctity of Dharmasthala must be preserved during the probe, and that is the stand of the government,” Ponnanna said.
He further noted that Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade himself has welcomed the SIT investigation. “Can anyone say that there should be no investigation at all? The police are probing the matter and complaints have been filed. If a false complaint has been given to create such an atmosphere, then that itself is a crime. That is why the complainant has been arrested,” he explained.
Ponnanna also criticised the BJP for politicising the issue. “There is no need for the BJP to cook political stories out of this. If this is indeed a conspiracy, then who is behind it and what exactly happened will all come out. The law will take its course against everyone involved,” 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.
