Cracks in CPM as well, seeks Govt statement

However, the CPIM appeared to be divided on the issue. While Politburo member Brinda Karat said that as a minister it was 8220;unnecessary8221; for Antulay to make these statements, party MP A P Abdullakutty came out in support of Antulay.

8220;There is an apprehension among Muslims and non-Muslims alike regarding the circumstances that led to Karkare8217;s death. It should be probed. He had received death threats when his investigation into the Malegaon blasts case was progressing,8221; said Abdullakutty.

Yechury said there was a 8220;genuine apprehension8221; that the investigations into the blasts, which brought out the links of some Hindutva elements, are not going to move further after the killing of Karkare. 8220;The course of investigation undertaken by the ATS must reach its logical conclusion and should not be allowed to drift away,8221; he said.

He added that the 8220;belligerent manner8221; in which the BJP was raising the issue 8220;strengthens the apprehension that the ATS will not proceed with the investigations.