Mangalore, Oct 17: The farmer central minister Janardhana Poojary demands CBI probe in Soujanya’s rape and murder case.
Addressing the media at Press Club here on Thursday October 17, Poojary said there is a lot of confusion in the case of Soujanya, and allegations are being made against Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade and his family. So that there should be a strict investigation and should find out the real accused.
He further said Sowjanya’s murder which took place a year ago, regarding this case police arrested a man also. But now after one year, a few people are saying that he is not the accused and they are trying to defame Heggade,his familyand Shri Kshetra Dhramasthala. I do not understand the intention behind this said Poojary.
When I heard about the death of Saujanya I visited the family even though I was busy with Dasara celebration works. And also I announced Rs. 1 Lakh compensation for her familyI asked the family if they suspected anyone, to which they replied in the negative. . But now few people are alleging that Dr Heggade’s family was responsible for the murder he said.
Poojary also urged the chief minister to grant a compensation of Rs 5 lac to the victim’s family and also strict action against those trying to defame Dr Heggade.
Former MLA Vijay Kumar Shetty, Mooda president Suresh Ballal, Cpngress leader Harikrishna Bantwal among others were present.
