PIL demands CBI probe into singer KK's death
Kolkata(PTI): A PIL was filed before the Calcutta High Court on Monday seeking a CBI probe into singer KK's death on May 31, shortly after his performance at Nazrul Manch, with the petitioner claiming that negligence on the part of the organisers and the police caused stressful conditions for the performer.
Noting that the union that organised the programme at Gurudas College is controlled by Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), the students' wing of the ruling party, the petitioner stated that impartial investigation may not be possible by a state agency.
He also said that the police did not necessary action to prevent overcrowding at the venue
As such investigation into the death of Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) be handed over to the CBI, the petitioner prayed.
His lawyer Rabi Shankar Chatterjee said that the matter may come up for hearing before the division bench, headed by Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava, on Friday.
KK had collapsed on reaching hotel, following his performance at Nazrul Manch. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead'.
The post mortem report stated that KK's died due to myocardial infarction.
Opposition parties in the state have alleged mismanagement during the soiree at Nazrul Manch on May 31 amid claims by certain sections that the number of attendees far exceeded the capacity of the venue.
Kolkata Police commissioner Vineet Goyal stated that there was no shortage of space at Nazrul Manch during KK's performance.
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12 cases filed for pro-Pakistan slogans in 3 years, says Parameshwara
Belagavi: Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday told the Legislative Council that the Karnataka government has registered 12 cases in the last three years against individuals accused of shouting pro-Pakistan slogans. Six of these were suo motu cases filed by the police.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, he said, of the 12 cases, charge sheet has been submitted in five cases. ‘B’ report has been filed in two cases, three cases are under investigation, C report filed in one case while a forensic lab report is pending in one case.
Responding to another question raised by JD(S) member T A Sharavana, the Home Minister urged members not to single out the entire police force based on a few incidents involving police personnel committing criminal acts.
“It is not that the police are doing nothing. There is peace in society because police are active. Compared to other states, the crime rate is less in Karnataka,” DH quoted the home minister as saying.
Parameshwara also informed the House that there are recommendations to dismiss police officials who have been found involved in criminal activities.
