THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Crime Branch will probe the demise of violinist and music director Balabhaskar. This is in response to the demand of his father C K Unni.

C K Unni had said in the complaint submitted to the chief minister and DGP that his son’s death was mysterious and it should be probed. He also requested the government to depute a senior IPS officer to carry out the probe.

A decision on the officer to probe the case will be taken the next day. Balabhaskar’s journey including his return journey from Thrissur will be examined. Currently Attingal DySP Anil Kumar and his team are probing the case.

Balabhaskar died on October 2 in a hospital where he was undergoing treatment after sustaining serious injuries in an accident. His only daughter and 2 and a half year old Tejaswini died on the spot.

The fatal accident happened on September 25. However, Balabhaskar’s wife and driver had a narrow escape.