Investigation into Three Cases Related to Perdoor Pradeep Poojary’s Death Transferred to CID
Udupi: The investigation into all three cases registered in connection with the death of Pradeep Poojary, a native of Perdoor, has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Udupi District Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar confirmed that the decision followed an order issued by the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP). The transfer will take effect immediately.
The first case was registered at Udupi Women’s Police Station based on a complaint filed by the woman involved in the incident. In her complaint, she alleged that Pradeep Poojary had visited her residence intending to cause harm to her and her mother. Based on the complaint, a case was registered against him on October 28.
The second case was registered at Hiriyadka Police Station following a complaint filed by Pradeep Poojary. He alleged that the woman and others had assaulted him, resulting in serious injuries.
The third case was registered at Udupi Town Police Station in connection with the alleged assault on Pradeep Poojary. The SP confirmed that the investigation into all three cases has now been handed over to the CID.
Pradeep Poojary’s death triggered widespread debate across the coastal region. His family members and various organisations expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation and demanded that the matter be handed over either to the CID or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). They also warned of a massive protest in Udupi if the investigation was not transferred to the CID.
Meanwhile, police duty lapses were investigated. Based on the inquiry report submitted by a team led by the Additional Superintendent of Police, the Sub-Inspector of Hiriyadka Police Station was attached to the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Western Range. Two police personnel deployed for security duty at Ajjarkad District Hospital were also suspended.
The transfer of the investigation into all three cases to the CID marks a significant development in the matter.