'CID officer stripped me’: Karnataka Bhovi Corporation scam accused found dead, death note alleges harassment

In an 11-page note, Jeeva S, 33, accused a CID officer of mental and physical harassment during the investigation.

Published on: Nov 24, 2024, 15:16:35 IST

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An accused in the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation scam, was found dead at her Padmanabha Nagar residence in Bengaluru on Friday morning in a suspected case of suicide, Indian Express reported.

The Banashankari police have registered a case against DSP Kanakalakshmi.

In an 11-page note, Jeeva S, 33, accused a CID officer of mental and physical harassment during the investigation, including allegations of stripping and bribery demands, the report added.

Jeeva’s sister, Sangeetha S, filed a complaint with Bengaluru police against CID Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kanakalakshmi, naming her as responsible for the harassment that allegedly led to Jeeva's death.

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The report further said that Jeeva had attended a CID inquiry on November 14 following a High Court directive. In her note, she accused DSP Kanakalakshmi of humiliating her, stripping her during questioning, and asking if she carried cyanide. She also alleged the officer demanded a ₹25 lakh bribe and refused to acknowledge documents Jeeva had submitted as evidence.

Kanakalakshmi has not yet responded to the allegations, but a senior officer confirmed that the charges are under investigation, Times of India reported.

The Banashankari police have registered a case against DSP Kanakalakshmi under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (public servants soliciting bribes) and Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (abetment of suicide).

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What is Bhovi Development Corporation scam?

The Bhovi Development Corporation scam, uncovered in 2021–22, involved alleged misuse of funds earmarked for loans to the Bhovi community under a government job scheme. Multiple cases from Siddapura, Doddaballapur, and Kalagi were combined and handed over to the CID for investigation earlier this year.

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