Kumaraswamy’s arrest possible as SIT awaits Guv’s consent

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the government will not hesitate to arrest Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in the mining case if the need arises.

“If the situation arises, Kumaraswamy will be arrested without hesitation in the mining case. However, the situation to arrest Kumaraswamy has not yet arisen,” the Chief Minister told media persons at Ginigera airstrip in Koppal. He said that although the Lokayukta Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted a report seeking the Governor’s permission to file a chargesheet however no action has been taken by the Governor as of now.

“This has led the SIT to submit another petition,” the Chief Minister said. Congress has questioned about Governor’s inaction on the SIT report which indicted Kumaraswamy in the mining case. “How can Kumaraswamy continue in his position,” the Chief Minister asked.