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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi Jul 22: Shri Rajashekarananda Swamiji of Vajradehi Math and Shri Esha Vithaldas Swamiji of Kemaru Math on Saturday, July 21, visited Udupi superintendent of police (SP) Laxman Nimbargi to discuss about the death case of Shiroor Shri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji.

Speaking to the reporters, Shri Esha Vithaldas Swamiji of Kemaru Math said, “We discussed about progress in the death case of Shiroor Shri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji. We are asking for justice. We had a small doubt regarding the case which has been registered. Our legal advisors told that the case has been registered under CRPC and under this case the culprits can easily be let off. But SP has assured that no such provisions are available for the culprit and impartial investigation will be conducted. Police are waiting for the post mortem and FSL report”.

“Now Shiroor Swamiji is not with us. Commenting about his character after the death is not correct. I request Pejawar Swamiji to stop commenting about someone’s character. Pejawar Swamiji has taken part in many Hindu protests and activities. Now it’s time to stand united and ask for the justice. I have given information about Shiroor Swamiji’s personal life and business. He had discussed many things about his business relations with a Mumbai based businessman. Rs 10-12 crore rupees were owed by the businessman in connection with the construction of Kanaka Mall in Kalsanka. We have respect towards Swamijis of all the eight Maths. We have not commented about them publicly in any media”, he added.

Shri Rajashekarananda Swamiji of Vajradehi Math said “We have cleared our doubts with the SP related to the case. Only the departmental investigation can solve the case. As of now, there are now only some doubts and none of these is confirmed yet,” he said.

Speaking about the case, SP Laxman Nimbargi said “Investigation is being conducted. We have seized some parts of the Shiroor Moola Math and Shiroor Math in Car Street. Daily puja and other activities are being conducted without any difficulty in both these Maths. We are waiting for the post mortem and FSL report. It may arrive in 5-6 weeks. Good officers of the district are deputed to investigate the case. CCTV footage will also be checked if needed. We are investigating from every possible angle related to case,” he added.

“There are many rumours in public in connection to the case. We have not arrested anyone so far. If anyone is arrested or interrogated, information will be given. I can’t share more things related to case because it may come in way of the investigation. This is a challenging case but we will try our best to solve it,” he added.