Veerashaiva Mahasabha leaders demand probe against police
Veerashaiva Mahasabha leaders in Dharwad are demanding an investigation into the police harassment that led to the death of a community member, Aditya Myageri. They criticized the government's response, which included only the suspension of three police officers, and are seeking further action, including compensation for Myageri's family. If their demands are not met, they plan to take legal action and have proposed the formation of a protection committee for their community.
- ▪Veerashaiva Mahasabha leaders claim that police harassment caused the death of Aditya Myageri.
- ▪They have demanded an FIR against the accused police officials and an investigation by a retired High Court judge.
- ▪The leaders condemned the government's response as insufficient and vowed to approach the courts if necessary.
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Veerashaiva Mahasabha leaders in Dharwad have said that a young member of the community died due to harassment by police officers and have sought action against the latter.They also sought compensation for the family of Aditya Myageri who died due to police harassment.This decision was taken during Veerashaiva Lingayat leaders meeting at Lingayat Bhavan in Dharwad on Sunday.They condemned the Congress government for merely suspending three police personnel and an inspector in connection with the death of Aditya Myageri, a student who ended his life due to police harassment.A memorandum was earlier submitted through the Deputy Commissioner demanding that an FIR be registered against the accused officials and that the case be investigated by a retired High Court judge, they said.However, no…
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