On the alleged pressure to replace SPP Prasanna Kumar, he told reporters here, "There is no pressure on me by any minister or MLA to replace the SPP. I would not care if anyone tries to put pressure."
Siddaramaiah termed the news of changing SPP as false and far from the truth.
“We will do exactly what the law says. The police have been given a free hand and have been instructed to investigate as per the law. There is no proposal to change the SPP,” he said.Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwara again stressed that there is no intention to weaken the case against Kannada superstar Darshan in the fan murder case.
Darshan, his 'partner' and co-star Pavitra Gowda and 15 others have been arrested for the murder of Renukaswamy (33), a resident of Chitradurga. The investigation so far has revealed that Renukaswamy was a big fan of Darshan and had sent derogatory messages to Pavitra Gowda on social media. She was allegedly kidnapped, brought to Bengaluru, kept in a shed and brutally tortured and murdered.
Asked if the police were considering replacing the SPP, Parameshwara said, “We are investigating the case without succumbing to any pressure.If the SPP needs to be replaced, there must be a valid reason. The decision to change the SPP "cannot be made without reason."
"We will take appropriate legal advice and act accordingly. As far as I know, there is no proposal to change the SPP," he said.However, he also said that if SPP is changed then it should not be seen as a wrong step.
Prasanna Kumar has previously represented the prosecution for agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency and secured convictions. He met Deputy CM D.K. Also represented the prosecution. Shivakumar case and various bomb blast cases.
When asked about Darshan's alleged confession, Parameshwara said he was not aware of it.
“I don't know the internal aspects of the investigation,” he said.The media often gets the news before me. This is a serious matter and action will be taken without any hesitation."
Sources claimed on Wednesday that according to the remand copy submitted to the 24th ACMM court, Darshan has reportedly confessed to his involvement in the murder case. According to the remand copy, Darshan had given Rs 30 lakh to Pradosh, an accused in the case, to manage the police and lawyers and to pay those who disposed of the body. Police have reportedly seized money from Pradosh's residence.Responding to a question about the disappearance of Mallikarjuna, actor Darshan's manager for the last one and a half years, Parameshwara said the police would verify the case.
He said, "The SIT will decide whether it wants to investigate it. If they seek permission from the government, we will give permission." Regarding the case of suicide of Sridhar, one of Darshan's employees, Parameshwara said that if any connection with the actor is established in this matter then the matter will be investigated.
Siddaramaiah termed the news of changing SPP as false and far from the truth.
“We will do exactly what the law says. The police have been given a free hand and have been instructed to investigate as per the law. There is no proposal to change the SPP,” he said.Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwara again stressed that there is no intention to weaken the case against Kannada superstar Darshan in the fan murder case.
Darshan, his 'partner' and co-star Pavitra Gowda and 15 others have been arrested for the murder of Renukaswamy (33), a resident of Chitradurga. The investigation so far has revealed that Renukaswamy was a big fan of Darshan and had sent derogatory messages to Pavitra Gowda on social media. She was allegedly kidnapped, brought to Bengaluru, kept in a shed and brutally tortured and murdered.
Asked if the police were considering replacing the SPP, Parameshwara said, “We are investigating the case without succumbing to any pressure.If the SPP needs to be replaced, there must be a valid reason. The decision to change the SPP "cannot be made without reason."
"We will take appropriate legal advice and act accordingly. As far as I know, there is no proposal to change the SPP," he said.However, he also said that if SPP is changed then it should not be seen as a wrong step.
Prasanna Kumar has previously represented the prosecution for agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency and secured convictions. He met Deputy CM D.K. Also represented the prosecution. Shivakumar case and various bomb blast cases.
When asked about Darshan's alleged confession, Parameshwara said he was not aware of it.
“I don't know the internal aspects of the investigation,” he said.The media often gets the news before me. This is a serious matter and action will be taken without any hesitation."
Sources claimed on Wednesday that according to the remand copy submitted to the 24th ACMM court, Darshan has reportedly confessed to his involvement in the murder case. According to the remand copy, Darshan had given Rs 30 lakh to Pradosh, an accused in the case, to manage the police and lawyers and to pay those who disposed of the body. Police have reportedly seized money from Pradosh's residence.Responding to a question about the disappearance of Mallikarjuna, actor Darshan's manager for the last one and a half years, Parameshwara said the police would verify the case.
He said, "The SIT will decide whether it wants to investigate it. If they seek permission from the government, we will give permission." Regarding the case of suicide of Sridhar, one of Darshan's employees, Parameshwara said that if any connection with the actor is established in this matter then the matter will be investigated.
