Family of slain Youth Congress leader demands CBI inquiry into murder case in Dharwad
The family of Fairoz Pathan, a Youth Congress leader murdered in Dharwad, has called for a CBI investigation, alleging police have failed to apprehend the main accused, Congress leader Ismail Tamatgar, over two months after the killing. The family claims police inaction is due to pressure from influential leaders and that one arrested suspect is receiving preferential treatment in custody. The case highlights concerns about investigative competence and potential political interference in a high-profile murder investigation.
Fairoz Pathan, a Youth Congress leader, was hacked to death in his home in Dharwad. His brother Parvez Pathan has publicly demanded that the State government transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing police failure to locate or arrest the primary accused, Congress leader Ismail Tamatgar, despite two months having passed since the murder. The family alleges that police have issued notices as mere formality without serious arrest efforts, and suggests that political pressure from influential leaders has hindered the investigation. Additionally, the family claims that Mainuddin, one of the arrested suspects currently hospitalized, has been allowed to use mobile phones and other devices, indicating what they characterize as preferential treatment. The family has also demanded police protection, citing threats to their safety, and referenced audio recordings of conversations between Fairoz Pathan and Ismail Tamatgar as evidence contradicting denials of involvement by Anjuman-e-Islam leadership.
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The article does not provide details about the initial circumstances of Fairoz Pathan's murder, the motive behind the killing, the specific charges against the accused, or the current status of the investigation beyond the family's allegations of inaction.
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Family seeks CBI inquiry into Youth Congress leader’s murder in Dharwad
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