Udupi: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said that a CID inquiry will be conducted into the alleged police assault on the members of Koraga community.
Home Minister Araga Jnanendra along with Social Welfare Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary visited the tribal colony and met the victims of police atrocity.
“I know the Koraga community is most vulnerable section of the society. Such action by some police officials will tarnish the image of the police force. The government is committed to ensure justice to the tribals. At present, there is an inquiry being conducted by the DySP. As it is related to the police, an independent agency will give a fair picture. We will hold a CID inquiry into it,” the minister said.
“The government will also pay a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the six victims of the incident,” he said.
The Minister distributed the first instalment of Rs 50,000 each to the six victims.
“I came to know that a police constable has filed a counter-petition. The complaint is not genuine and you (the tribals) need not bother about it,” he assured. The Minister also wished the newlywed couple.
On December 27, Police Sub Inspector of Kota Station allegedly caned members of the Koraga tribal community including the bridegroom who was attending a Mehendi (pre-wedding) function in their colony.
Western Range IGP had suspended the Sub Inspector and transferred the personnel involved in the incident to other stations. Two days later a constable had filed a counter-complaint alleging that the participants in the event had tried to assault the police.
