Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Nov 17: District in-charge minister Laxmi Hebbalkar visited the family of Udupi quadruple murder case on Friday, November 17. She met Noor Mohammed, the head of the family and his son Assad and other family members at their residence in Nejar.

The minister offered condolences to the family of Noor Mohammad. Local Congress leaders were present.

Speaking to media after the visit, Hebbalkar said, "This incident is a demonic act. I have visited the victim’s residence and consoled the family. The police department is doing a good job. We will see that justice is done to the family at the earliest. Udupi is a peace loving district. This incident has shocked everyone. We have to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. We will take precautionary measures and maintain law and order. Of course, no one had any information about the culprit staying in Belagavi. The man behaved like a psycho. He is a married individual. What can be his mental status to commit such a heinous the act within 20 minutes? The family has demanded fast-track investigation through the court. The head of the family has given a name to be appointed as the public prosecutor and we will investigate through them.”

Speaking about the anguish of the locals against the district in-charge minister for not visiting the family after the incident, Hebbalkar said, "I came late because I was in Belagavi. I was in contact with the family and the police department. In addition, I have followed up the case even though I was outside the district.”

Noor Mohammed, who spoke to the media after the minister’s visit said, "The minister has accepted our appeal. She has given me confidence that justice will be done soon. We have demanded a speedy court hearing. We have demanded to appoint advocate Shivaprasad Alva as the public prosecutor. She has assured to cooperate in all ways.”