Bengaluru: Just ahead of the second death anniversary of scholar and rationalist Dr M.M. Kalburgi, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in his house on the August 30, 2015, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that he is determined to put the investigation on a fast track.
The statement issued by the CM’s office said, “On August 30, as people in the state hold meetings to mark the second anniversary of the sad killing of Dr M.M. Kalburgi, I would like to assure the people of Karnataka that my government will make all efforts to bring the criminals to book. Towards this end, the Karnataka Police Team has been given instructions to increase cooperation between the investigating team in Maharashtra and the investigating team in Karnataka and to examine all inputs closely. I would like to assure the people of Karnataka that our investigating team is close to solving the crime and appropriate action shall follow soon. I am determined to put the investigation on a fast track.”
It stated, "Considering the importance of our pluralistic cultural traditions, our government is firmly committed to root out any attempt at spreading intolerance in the state and all fanatic fringes spreading fear among the community of writers and intellectuals.”
The note further states, “Last year, several delegations of concerned citizens had expressed their anguish to me and officials at Home Ministry. Taking cognisance of their sentiment, the Karnataka government has moved ahead in the matter with full commitment to bringing the criminals to book.”
