Chitradurga (Karnataka): A delegation of the Karnataka unit of the BJP, led by its state president B Y Vijayendra, on Tuesday met the family of Renukaswamy, in whose murder case Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is an accused, and demanded the government to compensate them. demanded. , requested. Government job to his wife.

He demanded an impartial investigation into his murder and punishment of the culprits.

The party gave Rs 2 lakh to the family of Renukaswamy, who was recently tortured in Bengaluru.

A total of 17 people including Darshan and his friend Pavitra Gowda are accused in this murder case.

“The murder of Renukaswami is inhuman and no one in the civilized society can support it. Everyone must condemn this incident in the strongest possible terms.This heinous murder is being discussed not only in the state but at the national level. His parents and wife, it is feeling sad and we are not able to understand how to console them and instill courage in them,” Vijayendra said after consoling the family.

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

He said, "The investigation is going on, everyone knows who is involved, but the investigation should be done properly, without coming under any pressure. The investigation should be done without going astray and the culprits and murderers should be punished." Said.

Darshan, popularly known as the "Challenging Star", and his 12 close associates were arrested last Tuesday for the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor. Chitradurga resident Renukaswamy had reportedly commented on social media that small-time actress Gowda has been accused of creating a rift between the actor and his wife. According to police sources, he also allegedly used "abusive language" and posted objectionable messages.

“The Chief Minister should immediately take a decision regarding compensation to the family of the deceased.No minister has met the family yet. I have just received information that Home Minister (G) Parameshwara will visit. I urge him to meet the family. The matter should be taken seriously and financial help should also be provided along with instilling confidence in the family,” Vijayendra said.

According to sources, one of the accused, Raghavendra, who is part of Darshan's fan club in Chitradurga, had brought Renukaswamy to a shed in Bengaluru's RR Nagar on the pretext that Darshan wanted to meet him.He was murdered in this very shed.

The body was found near a drain next to an apartment in Sumanahalli on June 9.

The investigation team is believed to have collected enough evidence, including CCTV footage, to establish that Darshan was present during the alleged attack on Renukaswamy that led to his death, the sources said, adding that there was evidence on the victim's body. There were many injuries..