A group of eminent citizens of Delhi, including writers, social thinkers and retired judges, have written to the Karnataka Chief Minister condemning the recent murder of renowned Kannada scholar and rationalist M.M. Kalburgi and the slow pace of investigation of the crime.
In a meeting held on Sunday, a letter was signed and sent to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by many eminent citizens. Renowned sociologist Ashis Nandy, who was present in the meeting, said the letter was not just a mark of protest against the cold-blooded murder, but also the way the investigation was being carried out by the local police.
“The police is so laidback about the incident that they questioned the neighbours three days after the incident,” Mr. Nandy said.
He said that Kalburgi was provided police protection, but it was taken away after he said he didn’t want the security.
“The police just took it easy. They should have kept an eye… this is very absurd. This is the third time that something like this has happened,” Mr. Nandy added.
He said these burning issues were discussed in the meeting on Sunday, which was also attended by many eminent members of Delhi’s Kannada community.
