The recent death of Subbanna AyyAppan, the former CEO of the Indian Agricultural Research Council (ICAR) and the Padma Shri Award, made calls for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). According to PTI, Venugopal Badaravad, a former member of the ICAR managing body, raised concerns about the “premature and mysterious” circumstances surrounding Ayyappan’s demise.
AyyAppan, at the age of 70, was reported on May 7 from his residence in the industrial area of Vishweshwara Nagar in Mysuru. His two -round round was found abandoned on the banks of the Cauverry River near Srirangapatn, the city of historical and religious importance in Karnatation. Three days later his body was recovered from the river. The local police suspect that he may have jumped into the river, but no convincing evidence was submitted to confirm this theory.
In the letters addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Interior Minister Amit Shah Badaravad said: “The conditions surrounding his premature death are deeply worrying. His scooter was found abandoned and the cause of his death remains unclear.
He also claimed that the incident revealed “deeply rooted corruption, irregular appointment and abuse of power within ICAR, ASRB (Council for Agricultural Scientists) and associated institutions”. Badaravada has suggested that Ayyappan’s death may be the result of an “institutional vendette or administrative collapse” that reflect members of scientific and agricultural communities.
AyyAppan, a well -known scientist, was known for his contributions to the Indian Blue Revolution and was the first scientist who did not lead ICAR. According to Fishers News, his leadership in aquaculture and fishing significantly advanced agricultural research and the development of the nation.
Badaravada also criticized ICAR as his own removal from the control body 5. May, described it as “illegal” and made a “one -sided order for the office without a serious investigation”. He claimed: “This illegal removal reflects a dangerous trend in ICAR, silent notifiers in shielding rooted corruption.”
As the investigation continues, the scientific community awaits the clarity of the circumstances of Ayyappan’s death and potential consequences for institutional administration within ICAR.
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