Sowjanya case: Protestors attempt to gherao CM's residence
Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore
Bangalore, Oct 22: Demanding CBI probe into the sensational Sowjanya rape and murder case, the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), DYFI, Dasamsa, Nyayakkagi Navu, SSD along with other associations held a massive protest and tried to gherao the chief minister’s residence here on Monday October 21.
Activists of various associations took out a rally from Mysore Bank circle, but they were stopped by police near Freedom Park after which arguments arose between them. A tense atmosphere prevailed for some minutes.
However, bowing to the agitation and demands made by the adamant protestors, the police allowed them to hold public meeting on the road.
State wide protest on October 23
"The CPM will hold a state-level protest in all the district centers on Wednesday October 23 to demand CBI probe and the fight will continue till Sowjanya’s family gets justice," said former MLA, CPM state secretary Sri Ram Reddy.
"Our fight is not against Dharmasthala Kshetra. Our fight is against the 'religiously corrupt' people who have made Dharmasthala a separate republic," said Agni Sridar from Nyayakkagi Navu.
Supporting the protest, he said the state government's handling of the case arouses suspicion. "Not only that, Congress, JD(S), BJP and other parties have joined hands in this matter," he alleged.
Addressing the protestors, state president Gauramma of Janavadi Mahila Sanghatana too demanded that the case be handed over to the CBI. The investigation should be done quickly and strict action should be taken against the accused without any hesitation, she said.
Strict actions should also be taken against the police officials who tried to destroy the evidence in the case. Adding the government should come forward to provide security to women, youth and protect people from communal violence in Dakshina Kannada, he said.
A group of leaders on the occasion visited the CM in his residence office and submitted a memorandum to hand over the case to CBI.
CPM secretary G N Nagaraj, K S Vimala, Geetha, Laxmi, DYFI Bharathraj, G Rajashekar, SFI Ananth Nayak, Vittal Gowda, journalist Manjunath among others were part of the protest.
Ready to hand over the case to CBI, if needed: CM
Meanwhile, chief minister Siddaramaiah said the government will think about handing over the Sowjanya case to the CBI after receiving the CID report on the case.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the golden jubilee celebration of government women’s polytechnic, he said, "Pressure from various associations is increasing by the day and hence, if needed, we will hand over the case to the CBI."
Three people interrogated by CID
With regard to Sowjanya rape and murder case, it is learnt that the CID police have taken in three persons for interrogating.
Sources said the three persons are Mallik Jain, Dheeraj Kella and Uday Jain, who were named in the complaint filed by Sowjanya's parents. The investigation is moving at a brisk pace, it is learnt.
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