Mangalore, Oct 17: Demanding a CBI probe into 17-year-old Saujanya's rape and murder a year ago, former Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda opined that if the parents of the victim not satisfied with the CoD investigation, government should hand over the case to Central Bureau of Investigation immediately.
Addressing media persons on Thursday Mr Gowda said during BJP rule then Home Minister R Ashok had ordered CoD probe into the case without any delay.
He also raised concern over'some forces attempt to malign the name of Holy Dharmasthala'.
“Even some forces are trying to create tensed atmosphere over the incident. BJP never encourages such forces to tarnish the image of the holy place,” he said.
Government should cooperate with people in ordering CIB investigation, he demanded.
He said, “People who are indulged in damaging the name of the holy place will its consequences. Nobody should try to take advantage of such conditions and spread rumours. Real culprits must hold guilty and murderers must be punished under law”, he said.
Compensation for arecanut growers
Pointing out arecanut growers problems in district DV Sadananda Gowda said, “Due to heavy rain 65 percent of arecannut crop has been damaged. Rotten arecanut crop need to be compensated and government has to release Rs 162 crore immediately”, he said stating that he will communicate with the arecanut growers regarding their problems and those farmers will stage a protest on October 29 at Puttur”, he said.
Government has announced package for aracanut but have not released it. “MLA Shakunthala Shetty stated fund has been released and I want to know when it has been given”, he said.
“Rs 162 crore estimated loss of arecanut has to be released to district cooperative banks immediately,” he demanded.
Since cattle are having foot-and-mouth disease they need medicine. There should be proper treatment for those cattle, he said.
No threat to district by Yettinahole project
“There is no threat by proposed Yettinahole drinking water project. Only flood and rain water around 24TMC will be taken to neighbouring districts. Soon I will make irrigation department officials to clarify the subject”, said Sadananda Gowda.
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