Bengaluru cop accused of abetting businesswoman's suicide
What's the story
A senior police officer in Bengaluru is facing serious allegations after the suicide of a 33-year-old businesswoman. The Bangalore police have registered a case against Deputy Superintendent of Police Kanakalakshmi for allegedly abetting the suicide of S Jeeva. An investigation into the accusations is currently underway.
Death note
Victim leaves behind death note accusing officer
Jeeva, who ran a wood material shop and practiced law, was discovered dead at her residence. She left behind an 11-page death note where she accused Kanakalakshmi of harassment. After this shocking revelation, Jeeva's sister S Sangeeta filed a complaint blaming the deputy superintendent for her sister's tragic end.
Scam connection
Businesswoman's involvement in fund misuse scam
Jeeva was accused in the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation scam, a case of misappropriation of funds meant for loans to Bhovi community members under a job scheme. The Karnataka High Court had allowed the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to interrogate her through video conferencing from November 14-23. However, CID insisted on her physical presence for questioning.
Interrogation ordeal
Alleged harassment and humiliation during interrogation
On November 14, Jeeva appeared at the CID office where she was allegedly harassed and stripped. She was questioned about carrying cyanide and was asked for a ₹25 lakh bribe. In her death note, Jeeva wrote Kanakalakshmi refused to accept documents submitted by her in the process. The alleged harassment continued for days with Kanakalakshmi reportedly visiting Jeeva's shop and humiliating her in front of her employees.