CM addresses threat calls, investigates recent incidents

Mandya

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed on Friday that he has received threatening phone calls and has requested the police to track down those responsible for the threats and take necessary action.

"I too get threat calls, what to do? We have informed the police. We have asked the police to find those making threat calls and take action against them. Yes, I too have got (threat calls)," Siddaramaiah shared with the press when asked about Speaker U T Khader’s similar experience with threats.

The CM also spoke about the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, instructing the police to swiftly identify the suspects and ensure they are arrested. “He (Shetty) was said to be a rowdy sheeter. It needs to be checked. After the murder, I spoke to the police yesterday, and we have sent ADGP (Law and Order) to Mangaluru,” Siddaramaiah explained. He further stated, "Whether it is preplanned or not is yet to be known. Once the investigation is complete, it will be known."

Addressing political concerns, the Chief Minister remarked that the BJP often seeks to exploit such incidents for political gain. Regarding the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, he questioned the absence of security. “I was told that not even a single police or security personnel was present at the spot where the terror attack took place. If no security was there, what does it mean?”

I too get threat calls, what to do? We have informed the police. We have asked the police to find those making threat calls and take action against them. Yes, I too have got (threat calls).

-          Shri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister