Protest held against delay in taking action on DC complaint

Local people and some organisations today staged a protest here, alleging delay by police in taking action on a complaint filed by Mysuru Deputy Commissioner C Shikha against a politician accusing him of intimidating her.
The protest was held in front of Nazarbad police station where the complaint is lodged, demanding action against former Zilla Panchayat President Mari Gowda. They alleged that police are under pressure because Gowda is said to be a confidant of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Gowda had allegedly stopped the DC's car recently seeking to know why a Tahsildar was not relieved from duty despite his transfer, while she was returning after meeting the Chief Minister.

Calling it an administrative matter on which he had no business to question, the DC had filed a complaint on Sunday.
Responding to reporters, the DC said it was not fair on her part to comment as the case is under investigation.
"Law will take its course," she said.
Declining to divulge any details, Mysuru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said a case has been registered in Nazarbad police station and it is being investigated by ACP.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said "DC has filed a complaint, police are investigating..