Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday clarified that the police are awaiting the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report before taking any action regarding the alleged pro-Pakistan slogans raised by supporters of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain following his victory in the Rajya Sabha polls.
Parameshwara stated that a suspect has been detained, and his voice recording has been obtained by the authorities. However, he stressed the need to await the FSL report for further action.
"The FSL report is yet to come. We have asked for the report as soon as possible. The videos given to FSL are not from one channel or one clip. Several clippings have been secured and given to FSL. The report is yet to come, once we get it, we will take immediate action," Parameshwara said.
The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Hussain's supporters of chanting pro-Pakistan slogans during celebrations, a claim supported by purported videos circulating on social media and television news channels.
Parameshwara informed mediapersons that seven individuals have been interrogated, and their statements have been recorded.
Additionally, voice samples have been collected for comparison with those in the circulated clips.
"A suspect has also been secured and his voice recording has been made. We will get to know about further investigation, once we get the FSL report," he added.
The opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) have criticised the Congress government for its perceived inaction and demanded the resignation of the administration, alleging a cover-up of the incident.
The BJP has gone further, urging Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to recommend the dismissal of the state government over the matter.
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