Udupi: 'I have been Made Scapegoat in Padmapriya Case' -Atul Rao

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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)

Udupi, Sep 18: Atul Rao, prime accused in the case of mysterious disappearance and unnatural death of Padmapriya asserted on his release on bail from judicial custody that he has nothing do with the case and that he is being made a scapegoat.

Speaking to reporters who called on him on Wednesday September 17 after he reached his home from Sanjeevini Hospital, where he was undergoing Ayurvedic treatment, Rao said that Padmapriya loathed living at her home here and on her own accord, she had gone to Delhi. "I rented a house at Delhi on May 25 this year and returned home on May 29. I went there again on June 2 and spent about Rs 1.5 lac for advance rent and buying second-hand car. I returned on June 3. On June 11, I went to Vasco via Kumta and again to Delhi by flight from there. After leaving Padmapriya at Delhi, I returned to Udupi on June 13. The police took me into custody on June 14. On the evening of June 14, in the presence of the police, I talked to Padmapriya. On June 15 and 16, I was in the custody of Delhi police. At around 8.30 pm on June 16, I learnt that Padmapriya had committed suicide. I was brought back to Bangalore on June 17," Atul narrated.

"I accompanied policemen to the Shama Apartment where Padmapriya lived, but had to come back as the doors were not opened after knocking. The signature in the apartment book is not mine. In Udupi sub-jail, I was assaulted. The CoD has been investigating the matter. I deny the charge of having abetted the suicide. I have no hand in Padmapriya's suicide. I just wanted to help her out and at the most, I could have been just treated as a witness in the case. I have been now projected as the accused. I reiterate that I am being unnecessarily framed," Atul added.

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santosh rego, bangalore
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Why did you help her to leave her family and go to delhi. Whatever you did is wrong. Whatever you are saying now is not the truth. If not judiciary definitely GOD will punish you. Think about her kids atleast.

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Arun, Suratkal
Fri, Sep 19 2008
The moral of the story is,help those who really need the help. Bhat's wife was not in need of help,but their differences should have been settled by discussions.Atul did no good thing by taking her to Delhi.Why Padmapriya left her children and went away alone? Did'nt her motherly heart thought it atleast once?I think she was in need of a man but not in need of help.Finally when she was caught red handed,she had no other choice but suicide.Why one should show sympathy on Atul.He should have minded his own and his family business than helping Padmapriya to run away from home.

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Simon Cooper, M'lore
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Dude, Dont worry about what people talk, If you have made any mistake then pray for her soul & do some good work for the society in her name else do the same in the name of your Family.

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Glany teena, Belthangady
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Mr, Atul you saved only because of Political influence, but dont forget to realise the sorrow of Padmapriyas 2 small kids. and place your self in their place and think. But in future do something which is useful to the society.

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Rags, USA
Thu, Sep 18 2008
I see many comments which says he has been made scapegoat. But look at the matter very seriously.If your family member is eloped by your friend ? If she had probelm , she could have reached her mother, brothers and also police and lawyers. I have seen and spoken to padmapriya when she was alive and nonetheless she was bit arrogant and disrespectful. Atul you have to be punished. You cheated your friend and also yourself. I guess your should be punished for life.

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usha, mangalore/usa
Thu, Sep 18 2008
We all knew that Atul was innocent.The real culprits were padamapriya's husband and Mr.Acharya by not taking right action to bring padmapriya alive.

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Ravi, Kumta/US
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Rathnakar says ""my question is when Mr. Ragupathy Bhat is alive who are you to help his wife to runaway from her house" Does anyone understand the logic here? If she has an issue with Mr Bhat, she is forced to take help from friends. isn't it?.. Right thing to do is to investigate why she wanted to Run away. May be Mr. Bhat is hiding something

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Selwyn Dsouza, Muscat
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Congratulations Atul, The world should see how people like you really see only side and then destroy the lives of children. Because of people like you there are so many divorces, suicides and orphan children in India today. Please please help other women too and don't even listen to anyone else. It takes two people to argue and families have arguments, but it takes a third person to cause the actual violence.

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Clareen, Canada
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Did your wife know that you were helping Padmapriaya? Was she supportive of this? If so, you have a case, if not, I think there is something fishy.

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Shailesh, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi
Thu, Sep 18 2008
well,its understood...but Atul's good intentions went awefully wrong. It appears that Padmapriya wanted to get away from the ill treatment that was meted out...so her last ditch attempt was to approach Rao's family. Atul, you are more then lucky to get out on bail given the fact that the new state government has messed up the law & order situation in the state.

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Avinash Ganiga, Udupi
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Hey Atul, whatever you try to convey with the press or through media, it always your fault. you definitely be the Scapegoat in this case and you the real culprit . Being a good family friend of Mr. Raghupathi Bhat you have never made such a bull shit stuffs. How can you realize the sorrow of those two small kids? What would be reaction if it has happened to you? Just think before the time ends!

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Arvind Kokarne, Kundapur
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Bad luck Atul. Upakara madidavanige guddu. Not a problem, Start afresh with your life.

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Rajendra Santhekatte, Bajpe
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Congrats Atul. Finally you have been back with your family. Take care of them and forget the past and do not indulge in helping another woman.

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Rathnakar Shivay, Kundaur/Dubai
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Mr. Atul Rao whatever you say you are the prime witness of Padmariya’s suicide. My question is when Mr. Ragupathy Bhat is alive who are you to help his wife to runaway from her house. You and Padmapriya had made a good plan to stay together in Delhi comfortably but who knows the mystery. Anyway according to me you should be punished.

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Venu Bhandary, Puttur/Muscat
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Dear Atul, your justification sounds good. May be your intention was also good. But you aware of the society how they will interpret the matter. One way you may be lucky to get a bail, because you helped Padmapriya without the knowledge of Raghupathi means being a family friend this is not less than backstabbing a friend .If you and Padmapriya going to Delhi by informing Raghupathi or her family members the story would have been a happy ending. Think Atul if somebody do this with you how you will treat this?

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uday shanbhag, kundapur/goa
Thu, Sep 18 2008
YOu really are a scape goat Mr.Rao.This is goonda raj in karnataka. You tried to save padmapriya but her husband had to go scotfree because she did not approach police for his attrocities on her because of his political connections. Had she wanted to commit suicide she wouldn't do it in delhi right?. she couldnot bear insult by some of news channels blaming you for everything. though she was away she was constanly watching kannada news and finally when she could not take it anymore she ended her life. May God forgive her. We shall pray for you too atul so that justice may prevail. We are already seeing what is happening to karnataka after BJP came to power.

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Jerry Moras, Calgary
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Your brand value has increased... you are known to whole world by bad acts... but now been repaired. No worries. Get on with yr life.

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Rajendra Padubidri, Padubidri
Thu, Sep 18 2008
Justice delayed is not justice denied Raghupathy. God will avenge and Justice will be yours. The truth will surely surface. The world knows that you are not the culprit and God knows it too. You need to repent of all the wrongs for u were a partner in crime with your beloved friend.

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ashok, ududpi/dubai
Thu, Sep 18 2008
We all know that your had been made a scapegoat, but no one can help you out because of the present govt.If it was a different govt other than BJP then I am sure Mr.Ragupathi would have been behind the bars by now.

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santosh rego, bangalore

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