CID to probe assault during mehendi celebrations: Home Minister
The Hindu
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Home Minister Araga Jnanendra announced that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will probe the alleged police assault on the bridegroom and other members of a family of Koraga tribesmen at Kota in Udupi district on December 27, and the complaint filed by the police against the bridegroom and six others in connection with the incident.
The inquiry will bring out the truth and police personnel, if found at fault, will face strict disciplinary action, as their alleged conduct has brought a black mark on the State police force. Each of the nine injured victims will get compensation of ₹2 lakh from the State Government, Mr. Jnanendra said on January 1 after visiting the family at Kotathattu village.