Madikeri, june.13: The post mortem examination of Roy D'Souza, who was assassinated by the Veerajapet city police, took place in the presence of the Taluk Bailiff. Two doctors performed a post-mortem examination in the city's district hospital. The entire video of the test was also filmed and the body was handed over to the family on 12th of June at 1.30 pm. After the post-mortem examination, the funeral was held on 13th according to the ritual of creed in the crematorium of Veerajapet. Prominent leaders of the society, clergy and representatives participated in the ceremony. Leaders of the society on this occasion demanded that the death of Roy D'Souza be a proper punishment for the arguers. Reverend Father Madalai Muthu, Christian Service Society President Baby Mathew, Roman Catholic Association Vice President Johnson Pinto, Secretary Mervyn Lobo, MP Member Benny Augustine, Prithwinath, Mohammed Rafi, Veerajapete Black Congress President Pattadhaj There were
many others, including Peter, Gilbert Lobo.
H.D.Kumaraswamy consoles District Secretary of Secular Janathadala party K.M.Ganesh, District President of the Minority Unit of the party, Isaac Khan and other dignitaries visited and consoled the mother of the deceased, Matelda Lobo and brother Robin D'Souza.
On this occasion Former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, talked to his mother on phone and regretted the incident. They promised to discuss the case at a high level and seek justice. Matilda said that if the police are suspended, it is a debt and so demanded the dismissal of the post. Kumaraswamy told the family members that this would be discussed in the House. JDS field committee chairman Mateen, taluk president Manjunath and young JDS secretary Jashir were also present. Insistence on proper investigation - letter to CM
K.A. William, the Bishop of Mysore insists to prosecute the guilty as a proper investigation into the deaths of Roy D'Souza by writing a letter to the Chief Minister B.S.Yeddyurappa.
Police fabrication: A.S. Ponnanna
The death of mentally ill Roy D'Souza was followed by a police assault. KPCC spokesperson and senior advocate AS Ponnanna has warned that the fight will continue until justice is found. According to the press release, atrocities from the poilce have been on the rise in Kodagu
in recent days. They said that, this matter has been brought to the attention of senior officials.
The police who are supposed to protect the people are being brutalized and this cannot be tolerated. In the case of Roy D'Souza's death, the case should be investigated impartially. They warned that there will be a fight until justice is found. The police have fabricated for
their own defense. There is no justice from the suspension of some policemen. They also criticized senior officials as responsible. "I have discussed the case with DG-IGP Praveen Sood. The guilty would be punished and there would be no attempt to protect anyone." said Ponnanna.
Support for the fight
Now the department has suspended some policemen. However, the civic committee of Veerajapete demanded that the impartial investigation should be conducted and the police responsible for the death of a innocent, a proper punishment. E.R. Durgaprasad, civic committe convener, said
they wanted to control the behavior of the police, not falling into the pattern of wild beasts and teach them the lesson of civilization and has expressed his support for all the fight against police brutality.
CID Team Arrival - Investigation started
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangalore have started an investigation into the Roy D'Souza death. South Zone Police Director Pravin Madhukar Pawar arrives in Veerajapete. After the case was handed over to the CID, a four-member team headed by DYSP
Gopalakrishna of Bangalore CID Division came to the district. Investigators, who have already started investigations, have first obtained information from the station. The team will remain in the district until the investigation is completed.
