Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP) 

Bengaluru, Oct 16: Former deputy chief minister of Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, who appeared at the income tax office here in response to notice served on him on Tuesday October 15, was grilled only for 55 minute. He was questioned about the findings during the raids conducted by the department on his house, and educational institutions run by his family, it is said. 

As required, Parameshwara went to the income tax office at around 10 am on Tuesday along with identity card and other records as sought by the officials. He came out of the office at 10.55 am. 

Speaking to reporters thereof, Parameshwara said that the department has been scrutinizing the documents submitted by him and they need some time for the same. He said he too has sought three days time and that he would be able to attend if the summons is issued after three days.

Regarding his personal assistant, Ramesh's suicide, Parameshwara responded by saying that some people have been levelling unsubstantiated allegations relating to the suicide. He therefore felt that there is a need for undertaking special investigation into the incident.