Family of three murdered accuses police of failing to arrest accused

The Hindu
The Hindu
2M ago
A family in Kalaburagi blames police inaction for the murders of three relatives, alleging political influence protects the suspects. They demand an independent investigation.
Family of three murdered accuses police of failing to arrest accused
A What happened
Saroja Bai Kambanoor from Shahabad, Kalaburagi, has accused police of inaction regarding the murders of her two sons and daughter-in-law. The disputes began when her son Girish opposed illegal sand-laden vehicles on his land. Satish was murdered in 2020, followed by Girish in July 2022. Recently, Anjali, Girish's wife, was attacked and died from her injuries. Saroja Bai claims that Vijay Halli and Shankar Allolli orchestrated these murders and that their political connections shield them from arrest. BJP leader Manikanth Rathod supports the family’s claims and calls for an independent investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Key insights

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    Political Influence Allegations: The accused are said to have ties to a local minister.

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    Family's Ongoing Fear: The Kambanoor family lives in constant fear due to the feud.

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    Demand for Independent Investigation: The family seeks a fair investigation into the murders.

Takeaways

The Kambanoor family's tragic situation highlights concerns about political influence in criminal cases and the need for impartial investigations.

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