CBI probe ordered into Karnataka cop's suicide

The brother of the deceased deputy superintendent of police Ganapathi is a relieved man after a CBI probe was ordered into the murder of his brother.

The Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against Karnataka minister KJ George in connection with the suicide ofthepolice officer.Two senior cops have also been named in the FIR.

The cops are former IGP (Lokayukta) Pranov Mohanty and ADGP (state intelligence) AM Prasad, PTI reported.

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"It's relief for us, we are moving towards justice," said the deceased officer's brother.

Meanwhile, the BJP Karnataka president BS Yeddyurappa said yesterday that they would launch a state-wide agitation if George was not removed from the cabinet.

The minister continuing in the government will prevent a fair probe, he added.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refused to give his reaction on the issue.

Responding to Yeddyurappa's demand for the resignation of George, Siddaramaiah said that an FIR has also been registered against the BJP president and he should also resign.

BS Yeddyurappa is president of Karnataka BJP.

Earlier, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ABC)filed an FIR against Yeddyurappa and union minister Ananth Kumar after the BJP leaders were caught on camera talking about money transaction done by local political leaders to their high command.

KJ Georgealso declined to comment.