CM Siddaramaiah orders formation of SIT to investigate death threats against writers, thinkers
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to address the growing concerns regarding threats faced by writers and thinkers in the state. The SIT, led by an ACP-level officer, has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation into various cases related to these threats.
In a tweet, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the state government's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the freedom of expression. He underscored the government's determination to root out criminal elements and organizations responsible for perpetrating life-threatening acts and character-defaming activities against writers and thinkers.
The move comes in response to the escalating threats and challenges faced by individuals in the field of literature and intellectual discourse.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah further revealed that all previously registered cases spread across various police stations, pertaining to threats against writers and thinkers, will be consolidated and transferred to the newly formed investigation team.
ನಾಡಿನ ಸಾಹಿತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಚಿಂತಕರಿಗೆ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಬರುತ್ತಿರುವ ಜೀವ ಬೆದರಿಕೆ ಪತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ ಈ ಎಲ್ಲ ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳ ಸಮಗ್ರ ತನಿಖೆಗಾಗಿ ಎಸಿಪಿ ದರ್ಜೆಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ತನಿಖಾ ತಂಡ ರಚನೆಗೆ ಆದೇಶಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
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“Mistake owing to communication gap,” MLA Yatnal clarifies over alleged derogatory speech on Prophet
Vijayapura: Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has denied making any derogatory statement about Prophet Muhammad, clarifying that there was a misstatement during his speech at a Ram Navami event in Hubballi. "I did not speak about Prophet Muhammad. I meant to refer to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, but there was a mistake in the speed of speech," he said addressing reporters on Monday.
He alleged that members of the Congress, frustrated by their hooliganism and failure to collect their hafta (extortion) in Vijayapura are using the Prophet as an excuse to speak against me. “There is no culture of denigrating another religion in Hinduism. Our gurus and elders have not taught us that,” he said.
Responding to another controversy involving an audio clip in which he was allegedly threatened, Yatnal said the police are investigating the matter and that those behind it will soon be exposed. “No one can finish me. The Hindus of Karnataka are with me. If someone tries to finish me, the whole state will rise in protest,” he warned.
