<p>The sudden death of a DSS leader, Sampangi (52), allegedly due to suicide sparked off the protest.<br /><br />The protesters claimed that torture by police officer Purushottam forced Sampangi take the extreme step. He was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside the Ambedkar Samudaya Bhavan at Bommanahalli on Friday night.<br /><br />Things took a different turn after a suicide note was found in the Bhavan. Sampangi wrote: "Purushottam is a useless police officer. He is harassing and exploiting Dalits. He doesn't have respect for the Constitution of this country. Hence, dalits should be cautious about him."<br /><br />Sampangi's son Anand had recently eloped with Ramya, a relative of corporator Manjunath Reddy. Ramya's parents had lodged a complaint with Madivala police on March 10. The police registered a case and frequently summoned Sampangi to the station and allegedly harassed him. He decided to end his life as he was unable to bear the mental torture, alleged the protesters.<br /><br />DCP (South East) B N S Reddy said stern action will be taken against the guilty after an inquiry. <br /><br />The protest led to traffic jam in the area for some time.<br /></p>
<p>The sudden death of a DSS leader, Sampangi (52), allegedly due to suicide sparked off the protest.<br /><br />The protesters claimed that torture by police officer Purushottam forced Sampangi take the extreme step. He was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside the Ambedkar Samudaya Bhavan at Bommanahalli on Friday night.<br /><br />Things took a different turn after a suicide note was found in the Bhavan. Sampangi wrote: "Purushottam is a useless police officer. He is harassing and exploiting Dalits. He doesn't have respect for the Constitution of this country. Hence, dalits should be cautious about him."<br /><br />Sampangi's son Anand had recently eloped with Ramya, a relative of corporator Manjunath Reddy. Ramya's parents had lodged a complaint with Madivala police on March 10. The police registered a case and frequently summoned Sampangi to the station and allegedly harassed him. He decided to end his life as he was unable to bear the mental torture, alleged the protesters.<br /><br />DCP (South East) B N S Reddy said stern action will be taken against the guilty after an inquiry. <br /><br />The protest led to traffic jam in the area for some time.<br /></p>