The refusal of the police to accept a complaint by the late DySP, M. K. Ganapati’s wife, Pavana on his suicide and the resulting dharna by her two sons and relatives has given rise to suspicion that the government could be involved in a cover-up.
Under opposition attack over allegations of harassment by a minister and his seniors made by the officer in his last interview to a television channel, Home Minister, Dr. G. Parameshwara too implied in the legislature on Monday that family problems could be responsible instead.
He claimed the deceased policeman’s father, Kushalappa had indicated his son and daughter-in-law were living separately and this was the cause of his depression.
But Ms Pavana has denied reports suggesting she was not on good terms with her husband and claimed they were not estranged, although she is reported to have made a statement before a magistrate during the inquest that they had some differences.
“There should be a proper investigation before jumping to any conclusion. I don’t know why such reports are making the rounds when we were married for 20 years and were still together. I strongly suspect that efforts are being made to change the focus of the investigation from the allegations he made, to our family.
In fact, he used to share the difficulties he faced on the professional front with me. He also explained the harassment he faced to our son,” she said, claiming that the government and senior police officers were trying to plant such stories to derail the investigation.
Her son, Nehal too said his father always liked to spend time with the family whenever he was free. “He loved his job and it was his priority. But whenever he got some free time, he spent it with us,” he added.
