Summary:
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (PTI) The opposition Congress in Karnataka on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa and his dismissal from the Cabinet following the death of a civil works contractor who had accused him of demanding 40 per cent commission on a contract.
Patil was found dead in a lodge in the coastal town of Udupi on Tuesday with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide.
"Santosh K Patil is a BJP worker himself, has clearly said that Eshwarappa is directly responsible for his death.
This comes under the ingredients (of offence) under Section 300 of the IPC warranting punishment under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC," Congress leader Siddaramaiah told reporters.
"Immediately Eshwarappa should be arrested and he should be dismissed from the cabinet forthwith.
The Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai should not allow him to continue as minister in his cabinet since he is facing the murder charge.