Congress Leaders Protest Against Karnataka Minister Named In Suicide Case, Detained
Senior Karnataka Congress leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah were detained today during a protest march demanding the arrest of state Minister KS Eshwarappa who has refused to resign amid a massive controversy over his alleged role in the suicide of a contractor. Mr Eshwarappa, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister, is named "Accused no.1" in a police case by the contractor's family.
