In a detailed 11-page note, Jeeva S, a 33-year-old accused in the Karnataka Bhovi Corporation scam, alleged mental and physical harassment by a CID officer. The accused was found dead, sparking further investigations into the circumstances of his death. |
Karnataka Bhovi CorporationCid OfficerHarassmentInvestigationScandalReal Estate MumbaiNov 24, 2024
The Karnataka Bhovi Corporation is a government-owned corporation responsible for the development and maintenance of irrigation projects in the state of Karnataka, India.
Jeeva S, a 33-year-old, was one of the accused in the Karnataka Bhovi Corporation corruption scandal. He was arrested and was under investigation when he was found dead.
In his 11-page note, Jeeva S alleged that a CID officer subjected him to mental and physical harassment, including stripping him and threatening him with further harm if he did not confess to the crimes he was accused of.
The Karnataka government has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident, and the CID has suspended the officer pending the outcome of the investigation. The Chief Minister has also expressed condolences to the family and promised a fair and transparent process.
Legal experts and human rights activists have called for stricter guidelines to prevent such incidents in the future, emphasizing the need for better oversight and protection for individuals under investigation.
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