Bengaluru, May 27: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said that strict action would be taken against the perpetrators of the attack on Channagiri police station.
Speaking to reporters at the KPCC office, he said, “The Chief Minister has ordered an enquiry into the attack on the police station in Channagiri. The investigation is on and the culprits will be brought to book at any cost. Congress party treats people of all sects equally, but no one can take law into their hands. The government is committed to punish the culprits.”
Asked about progress of the SIT in Prajwal Revanna’s case, he said, “I would not like to comment on this. The State government can take any action within the country but Centre has to more proactive in cases where the accused is abroad. The Home Minister is overseeing the case.”
Asked if he was visiting New Delhi to finalise the Legislative Council candidates, he said he would be travelling to Delhi.
Replying to a query on unpaid bills for the Prime Minister’s stay at a Mysuru Hotel, he said he did not have any information on it.
Asked about Kumaraswamy’s statement that some Congress leaders are pimps, he said, “I don’t know what Kumaraswamy has said. Let me understand what he has said and then reply.”
