Under pressure, Karnataka govt orders CID probe into suicide case with Kharge son ‘link’ – Times of India

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s Congress government handed to CID Monday a probe into suicide of Sachin Panchala, a contractor who died last week after leaving behind a note alleging threats from a key aide of minister Priyank Kharge. Priyank is Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge‘s son.
The decision came amid opposition BJP intensifying demands for a CBI probe and resignation of Priyank, who had two days ago called for an “impartial” CID inquiry. Bidar resident Panchala died on Dec 26 and his note purportedly named Raju Kapanur, Priyank’s confidant.
However, state home minister G Parameshwara asserted Monday that police had confirmed that Priyank was not mentioned in the death note. He accused rivals of dragging Priyank’s name into the case to tarnish government. “Let’s see what the probe reveals. There is no need for Priyank to resign. They (BJP) are unnecessarily bringing up his name and demanding his resignation,” he said.
On BJP’s demand for a CBI probe, he said not all cases could be given to the central agency, stressing CID was capable of probing the matter. “We won’t listen to everything BJP says. We will consider positive advice and suggestions, but won’t entertain political motives,” Parameshwara said.