Karnataka police shift threat cases against progressive writers to Bengaluru CCB

In response to growing threats against progressive writers, Karnataka police have transferred cases to the specialized City Central Crime Branch.

Under the leadership of an ACP officer, prompted by concerns from writers in a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, this move aligns with DGP and IGP Alok Mohan’s commitment to safeguarding expression. The focused strategy prioritizes swift action and justice.

part from this, directions have been given to look into the cases on a daily basis by the Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) and concerned DCP. Many writers have got threat letters and complaints have been lodged in different police stations in Bengaluru.

Well-known author K. Marulasiddappa has stated that the litterateurs have been getting threats through phone calls and letters for a year.

The development has caused a concern and the situation is forcing the authors to live in a fear.

Well-known progressive writers K. Veerabhadrappa, Vasundhara Bhoopathi and Banjagere Jayaprakash have got maximum threats.

“If the government will not take the matter seriously, the writers will meet the same fate as late Gauri Lankesh and M.M. Kalburgi who were shot dead,” Marulasiddappa stated.

To date, the authors have received about 15 threat letters and three letters were written after the Congress government came to power.

Siddaramaiah had assured the delegation of writers of initiating proper action into the matter.

 

(With inputs from IANS)