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Call for Removal of IPS Officer from Dharmasthala SIT Probe Gains Momentum
Quick Summary:
- Background: Suresh, a tribal individual from Kushalnagar in Kodagu district, was falsely accused of murdering his wife and imprisoned for 1.5 years until the case revealed its flaws.
- False Accusations by Officials: IPS officer jitendra Kumar Dayam and other officials allegedly falsified charges,created fake records,and submitted incorrect facts too implicate suresh.
- Court Findings: Mallige, Suresh’s supposed murdered wife, appeared in court alive to disprove the claims; on April 23, 2025, Mysuru District and Sessions Court acquitted Suresh of all charges.
- Actions Ordered by Court: The court ordered compensation for Suresh, removal of his name from police records, investigation into the skeletal remains found earlier in Shanabhoganahalli village (November 2020), and departmental probes against four police officials involved.
- Current Appeals: Pandu Pujari (counsel for Suresh) has urged the government to remove IPS officer Kumar from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probing alleged Dharmasthala mass burials due to concerns about impartiality and past misconduct in this case.
Indian Opinion Analysis:
The wrongful conviction of a tribal man highlights systemic issues within India’s justice system regarding vulnerable communities. The handling of evidence by law enforcement officials raises concerns about accountability mechanisms within investigative agencies. Despite directives from Mysuru’s District Court to initiate departmental action against responsible officers like Jitendra Kumar Dayam, delays in implementing these measures undermine public trust. Further questions about Mr. Kumar’s inclusion in a sensitive inquiry like dharmasthala burials accentuate doubts surrounding institutional credibility.
This issue underscores an urgent need for prioritizing reforms aimed at enhancing transparency within investigations involving marginalized groups. Additionally, while suspensions have been imposed on some implicated officers as per court orders, initiating timely legal consequences will be essential both as deterrence against future injustices and restoring faith in governance structures.
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