Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai assures thorough investigation in Mangaluru Dec 19 violence
Mangaluru: Amidst reports and allegations against Mangaluru Police that it arrested innocent people and have framed them in the cases relating to December 19 violence, Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai, on Tuesday added that a thorough investigation will be held and facts will be ascertained. He also added that those found guilty will be tried under strict laws.
He was speaking at Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner’s office on Tuesday on law and order situation of the District.
He further added that several organisations led by Muslim Central Committee has sought permission for protest while the BJP has also sought permission for a public awareness program. “I have asked the Police Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada to look into the matter and take necessary action” Bommai said.
“Post December 19, no untoward incident has been reported in Mangaluru. People have let peace prevail in the region. Regarding ex-gratia to the families of two killed in police firing, the case is under investigation, once the investigation is complete the government will take a call on it after considering the reports,” he added.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, District in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary, MLA U T Khader and others were present during the press conference.
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Deve Gowda hints at NDA tie-up for local body, Panchayat polls
Bengaluru: JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has indicated that the party is open to an understanding with the NDA in the upcoming local body, taluk and zilla panchayat elections.
Speaking to reporters at J.P. Bhavan on Wednesday, he said the JD(S) is a regional party, while the BJP is a national party. “We have to wait and see what decision they take regarding a pre-poll alliance. As far as local body elections are concerned, we will discuss the matter together before taking a decision,” he said.
Responding to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation that the JD(S) does not give positions to anyone outside the family, Deve Gowda said the charge has no substance. “My memory is still strong. I will respond to everything at the appropriate time,” he remarked.
He also said that a JD(S) convention will be held in Vijayapura on February 27 and that he has been invited to participate in the event.
