Ramesh Jarkiholi CD row: Ramesh Jarkiholi questioned by SIT, Congress party protest demanding arrest,

Pramesh S Jain

The Special Investigation Team on Monday questioned Ramesh Jarkiholi for over four hours in connection with both the cases in which he is involved.

The SIT officials questioned Ramesh about his allegation in the Sadashivanagar case where he accused that somone was trying to blackmail him.

Another team of officials questioned him about the woman’s allegation accusing ramesh of sexual exploitation and cheating her on the pretext of offering job.

This is the third time Ramesh has been questioned by SIT.

Most of the questions Ramesh denied having knowledge despite SIT confront him with the evidence they have gathered in the course of investigation.

High drama prevailed as members of congress party staged protest in front of technical cell in Audugodi where Ramesh was being questioned.

The protestors holding undergarments shouted slogans against Ramesh demanding the police to arrest him.The police detained over 50 persons and brought the situation under control.

Meanwhile,Advocate representing woman who have approached Chief Metropolitan magistrate court seeking permission to give statement before the magistrate.They are yet to get the permission .

Advocate representing Ramesh,Sham Sundar said that woman can not give statement under 164 CrPC on her own.

There is a procedure,the IO should confirm her identity and take her to magistrate for the procedure.