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Malpe murder: DSS pressure, SI Jayant M suspended

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Udupi: After the agitation conducted by Ranjitha’s family who was stabbed in broad day light by Yogesh, the Malpe sub-inspector Jayant M was suspended late night on Friday October 29 from duty.

Sources reveal that the protest done, especially by Dalit organizations, has led to the suspension of the SI and has created immense pressure on the police while Yogesh, is still absconding.

The family of Ranjitha as well as leaders of Dalit Sangharsha Samiti had alleged that police failure had led to the incident, and had put the entire blame on Malpe SI for not taking substantial action against Yogesh despite repeated requests and formal complaint. Udupi SP Dr Boralingaiah has confirmed the suspension order.

According to the family political influence is used to suppress the case, sources reveal that Rajkumar and Congress gram panchayat member Dhananjay, have been alleged by the family for putting pressure on police to drop the case. They were also detained for questioning on Friday November 30.

As many as eight teams have been formed under the guidance of Udupi circle inspector Maruti Nayak, they have till now found the bicycle which Yogesh had fled from near seabridge at Kadekar.

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