CHITRADURGA, 18 JUNE

BJP Karnataka unit delegation, led by its State President BY Vijayendra, on Tuesday met the family of Renukaswamy, in whose murder case Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is an accused, and urged the government to provide compensation to them and a government job to victim’s wife.

They sought a fair probe into his murder and demanded that the guilty be punished. From the party Rs 2 lakh was given to the family of Renukaswamy, who was tortured and killed in Bengaluru recently.

A total 17 people including Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda are accused in the murder case. "Renukaswamy's murder is inhuman and no one in the civilised society can support it. Every one has to condemn this incident in the strongest terms. This heinous murder is being discussed not only in the state but nationally," Vijayendra said.

Speaking to reporters here after meeting the family members, he urged the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to instill courage in the family, give compensation and a government job to his wife, who is four months pregnant.

"Investigation is going on, it is known to everyone as to who all are involved, but the investigation has to be done properly, without budging under any pressure. The investigation has to happen without losing track, and the guilty and the murderers should be punished," he added.

Darshan, popularly known as "Challenging Star", and 12 of his close associates were arrested last Tuesday for the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor. -PTI