Priyank Favours Independent Probe of Contractor's 'Suicide'

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- NT Correspondent

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said he is in favour of an independent and free probe by an agency under the state's Home Department into the alleged suicide of a contractor in Bidar earlier this week.

The contractor left behind a seven-page note in which he made allegations against a person, said to be his associate.

Accusing the BJP of politicising the issue, as it has sought his removal from the ministry and his arrest in connection with the case, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister clarified that neither he, nor his department, nor the government is involved in any way.

"While the contractor is suggesting one thing, the accused have also made complaints regarding another aspect of the entire incident. I'm very clear in saying that there should be an independent and free probe. I have personally requested the Home Minister for an independent investigative agency within the Home Department to investigate the matter," Kharge said.