Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah ruled out forming an SIT in the Dharmasthala mass burials case, stating investigations are ongoing based on a voluntary statement. He emphasized that action will follow only after police submit their report.
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) cannot be formed merely because someone makes a claim. Drawing an analogy, he asked whether a cowshed can be built only after a calf is born.
Referring to the suspicious deaths in Dharmasthala, Siddaramaiah said that a person had voluntarily stated they had buried several bodies there. He confirmed that the police are actively investigating the matter, and further action will be taken based on their report. He stressed that decisions cannot be made based on hearsay and reaffirmed that there is no pressure on the government regarding the case. Even if there were, he said, the government would not yield.
Decision on RCB Case in Next Meeting
On the RCB Victory Parade stampede case, Siddaramaiah said that Kunha’s report has been submitted to the cabinet but is yet to be discussed. Key points from the report have already been shared with ministers, and a final decision will be made during the next cabinet meeting.
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New Law to Tackle Bomb Hoaxes and Provocative Speech
Regarding the recent bomb threats made to Bengaluru schools, the Chief Minister acknowledged the severity of the issue and noted that the police suspect it may be a hoax. He announced that a new law will soon be implemented to prevent such hoax calls. Additionally, another law will be introduced to curb false statements and provocative speeches.
