Mr. Revanna had alleged that the minister was responsible for KAS officer’s suicide bid and had also demanded his (minister’s) resignation. Minister for Sericulture and Animal Husbandry and Hassan district in-charge A. Manju refuted allegations made by Janata Dal (Secular) leaders against him over the KAS officer’s suicide bid, on Saturday. Revanna has made such allegations, as he is frustrated about not getting power,” the minister told reporters after visiting the private hospital where KAS officer E. Vijaya has been admitted. Meanwhile, Hassan Extension police have registered a case against the officer under the Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code for attempting to commit suicide. There allegations are all politically motivated,” Mr. Manju said and added that law would take its course and whoever was responsible for the act would face the law.

Source: The Hindu July 23, 2016 07:18 UTC