Controversy over IAS officer DK Ravi's death continues, Twitter flooded with demand for justice

Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 18:08 [IST]

Bengaluru, March 18: Two days after his death, controversy over IAS officer DK Ravi is yet to die down. While post-mortem report on Wednesday, March 18 confirmed that it was a case of suicide, people across the country refused to accept the theory.

35-year-old Ravi, a 2009 batch IAS officer, was found hanging at his official residence at South Bangalore on Monday, March 16. It was suspected that the Ravi had to pay the price for taking on powerful people.

Many raised questioned regarding sand mafia's alleged connection with Ravi's death. Protests and shutdown took place in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka over his death. Ravi was well-known for his honesty and forthrightness.

Opposition parties-led by BJP in Karnataka have been asking for an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (BJP). Meanwhile, many people across the country took the help of micro-blogging site Twitter and raised their voice demanding justice for Ravi.

Here are a few reactions over Ravi's death:

After saying no to CBI & putting #DKRavi case to CID..now CID Top Cop transferred too..Too much to hide.. @CMofKarnataka #FailingTheHonest
— Karthik G.K. (@beingNOMAD) March 18, 2015

#DKRavi RIP .....Sad to hear of all what's happening .... Fight for justice and the right don't commercialise it .....Be Human
— Shikhar Tyagi (@namewithfameMr) March 18, 2015

Just the other day I was prodding my niece to study hard for her exam so that she could become an IAS officer. Now I can't face her. #DKRavi
— बड़बोलाArnab (@SirArnabG) March 18, 2015

"Rt @ashwinmahesh: #DKRavi eveyone in govt is quick to claim 'suicide'. Everyone in society believes it was murder."
— Yashna Chawla (@yashna_chawla) March 18, 2015

Cong MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy bad mouthed about #DKRavi. It's an irresponsible statement. Unbecoming of him.
— Vishweshwar Bhat (@VishweshwarBhat) March 18, 2015

Parents used to feel proud sending their child to IAS. #DKRavi incident will make them think again
— Kunwar Prithvi Singh (@kunwarprithvi1) March 18, 2015

Dear Kannadigas, don't let the govt of this corrupt man --> Siddaramaiah get away with the murder of #DKRavi, he DIED 4 you! :-((
— Suvie Kaul (@sukaul) March 18, 2015

Why is Karnataka govt rejecting the family's demand for CBI probe in #DKRavi death case. Definitely something is being covered up
— Archie (@Archu243) March 18, 2015

Where is the pm r u listening @narendramodi #DKRavi
— neethu kishan (@neethukishan) March 18, 2015

#DKRavi hope your death inspires others to take you path and not be deterred and stopped. #salute to a upright and honest officer.
— Anand Mangnale (@FightAnand) March 18, 2015

#DKRavi's family members are protesting outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru demanding CBI probe. If nothing to hide, order @CMofKarnataka.
— DP SATISH (@dpsatishcnnibn) March 18, 2015

CBI which was a Caged Parrot & Biased Agency till yesterday has suddenly become this "Holy Grail" for BJP #DKRavi
— Ajeet Singh (@ajeetsin) March 18, 2015

We Need Justice for #DKRavi #JusticeforDKRavi RT @ANI_news IAS DK Ravi's family protests outside Bengaluru Assembly pic.twitter.com/0DB7tDOoe2
— Chandrabhushan Joshi (@MatruBhakt) March 18, 2015

#DKRavi s dog is Mourning For those who killed this honest officer: Karma will strike back! pic.twitter.com/nCInTxiWXy by-- @smna17
— puja (@pujaj2008) March 18, 2015

Was watching #satyagrah on TV today. The movie and the situation today proves the country has no hope. High time we realize #DKRavi
— Kunwar Prithvi Singh (@kunwarprithvi1) March 18, 2015

An officer who was transferred abt 3 mnths ago to CID has now been moved to Lok Ayukta. He was heading #DKRavi case. #FailingTheHonest
— Pooja Prasanna (@PoojaPrasanna4) March 18, 2015

#DKRavi Real Hero of India! #RIP
— Ameya Dhuri (@AllIzzWell_MD) March 18, 2015

#DKRavi is gone but only way to get him justice is to bring those he was fighting against, to justice. Stop this "pay respects" nonsense.
— Raja (@Raja_Sw) March 18, 2015

@CMofKarnataka said will place preliminary report on #DKRavi within this session..if still dissatisfied will consider handing over to CBI
— Dinesh Gundu Rao (@dineshgrao) March 18, 2015