DySP suicide: CID briefs CM; brother rubbishes Ganapathi's allegations

Bengaluru: The CID police investigating the cases of suicides by two DySPs have reportedly briefed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwar about the progress in investigation in both the cases.

As the opposition parties have planned to attack the government in the ongoing Legislature Session on Monday, in connection with the suicide cases of M.K. Ganapati and Kallappa Handibag, the CM had reportedly sought updates on both the cases. Accordingly, the CID top brass briefed the CM and Home Ministers the details related to both the cases.

It is learnt that the CM was briefed about the family problems and depression faced by Ganapati to tackle the questions that would be asked by the opposition parties.

Brother's clarification

Meanwhile, Ganapathi's brother Thammaiah, who is the DySP of Ramanagaram, said that Ganapathi depressed for the past three years and was getting treatment for the same for two years.

“He was on anti-depressants and many of my batchmates, who had spoken to Ganapathi had hinted at him having become sensitive,” he said.

Mr. Thammaiah also said that there are officials facing far more grave charges, but Ganapathi was sensitive and had taken it very seriously despite being absolved of all charges.

He also stated that Ganapathi's statement on camera was an emotional outburst, due to stress. He denied allegations that he was under duress from the higher authorities. “Let the probe begin and the truth will come out,” he said.

However, Ganapathi's wife Pavana has stood by her husband's version to the TV channel and has stated (on the day of the incident) that he used to broach the subject of harassment from his superiors and politicians at home.