Karnataka CM reacts to Santosh Patil’s suicide after blaming his cabinet minister Eshwarappa
Mangaluru: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday reacted to the suicide of Santosh Patil who was found dead in a hotel room in Udupi days after he alleged harassment from Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa.
CM said a fair investigation into the matter will be held and only then the truth will come out. He added that he has asked FSL officials from Mangaluru to visit Udupi and follow up with the investigation.
He also added that he has briefed the police officials involved in the investigation to conduct fair investigation.
“Eshwarappa has denied all the allegations labelled against him. Patil had cases registered against him in court. The state government did not get any official complaint on the allegations against Eshwarappa, but all the aspects will be investigated, and we will try to find out why he committed suicide.” CM said in Mangaluru.
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CPI stalwart Nallakannu dead
Chennai (PTI): Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu died here on Wednesday, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said.
He was aged about 101, party sources said.
A hospital bulletin said, despite intensive care, he passed away at 1.55 PM on February 25, 2026 following failure of all vital organs.
