Sowjanya murder case: Mallik Jain, Uday Jain, Dheeraj Kella take pledge in presence of victim’s mother

Team Udayavani, Aug 27, 2023, 12:07 PM IST

In a significant development, Dheeraj Kella, Mallik Jain, and Uday Jain undertook a solemn pledge in the presence of Sowjanya’s mother in front of on August 27 in Dharmasthala Annappa Swami hill.

The pledge was administered following a procession from Netravati to Annappa Swami Hill, orchestrated by the Belthangady region of Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Bajrang Dal, all in the pursuit of justice for the sake of propriety.

Addressing the situation, Dheeraj Kella said, “We have taken a solemn pledge before the divine, pertaining to the ongoing case. Our innocence has been established. We, too, possess families and connections. However, our reputation has been unjustly tarnished within society. May divine justice prevail in this matter.”

Notably, over 200 members of the  VHP organization embarked on a procession from Netravati Sannaghatta to Dharamsthal Dwara.

Kusumavathi, mother of the victim, and prominent VHP leaders were present.