Daijiworld Media Network - Mandya

Mandya, May 3: During a visit to Mandya, chief minister Siddaramaiah revealed that he has been receiving threat calls and said the police have been directed to investigate and take action against those responsible. He confirmed the threats while responding to reporters' questions about similar calls received by Assembly Speaker U T Khader.

Addressing the recent murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, Siddaramaiah stated that he had discussed the case with police officials. He noted that Shetty had a criminal background and said the ADGP (Law and Order) has been sent to oversee the investigation. The chief minister emphasized that those behind the murder must be brought to justice, regardless of their identity.

When asked if the murder was planned, he said the motive would become clear during the investigation. He also criticised the BJP for politicising the incident, accusing the party of exploiting such tragedies for electoral gain.

Turning the spotlight on the Centre, Siddaramaiah questioned the BJP’s silence over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people were killed. He pointed out the Prime Minister’s absence from the site and questioned the lack of police presence during the attack, calling it a major security lapse.

On the issue of liquor price hikes, the chief minister said the government’s intent was not to ban alcohol but to discourage consumption as part of a broader temperance policy.