Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB/MS)
Udupi, Dec 21: Umesh, brother-in-law of the victim, who was subjected to forceful physical relation by a lawyer, promising marriage, has urged the police to arrest the lawyer and provide justice to his sister-in-law.
Speaking at the press conference in the city on Monday, December 21, Umesh, brother-in-law of the victim, said, "A case in this regard is already filed at the women’s police station here on December 13 but the investigation is progressing very slowly. In addition, lawyer Sukumar Shetty is threatening me and my family with life. In addition, his friends are calling the victim repeatedly and trying to scare her. He has political influence and the police also are hand in glove with him. An appeal is made to the superintendent of police Vishnuvardhan to intensify the investigation.
Sukumar Shetty (left) and the victim
"The family of the victim came to know about her affair with Sukumar after two years of their relationship. The family members agreed with their relationship. Sukumar promised to marry the girl in April earlier this year. When the matter of marriage was raised with the accused in February, he said that their caste is different and his parents are not willing for the marriage. Sukumar took the girl to a deserted place in July and physically tortured her. Sukumar is also falsely accusing us of bringing this matter to the police as his brother is contesting the gram panchayat elections.
"Recently, using his influence, he has applied for anticipatory bail. If he is not arrested, we will fight through organizations. We do not want any politics. We are not in agreement with my sister-in-law getting married to him. We have proof of his threats and demands. We will not allow Sukumar to continue in this manner. The police department has to arrest him and see that he does not deceive other girls,” he said.
The victim said, "Sukumar knows me for the past six years. Recently, he had taken me to a deserted place near a stone quarry and sexually assaulted me. He tortured me physically also. I have also come to know that he has illicit relations with some more girls. But they should not get cheated like me. So I request the police to immediately arrest Sukumar, who is absconding at present.”