Woman Congress leader Reshma Padeknur murder; police arrest prime accused

Team Udayavani, Jun 3, 2019, 2:10 PM IST

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Vijayapura: The prime accused in the murder of the Woman Congress leader from Vijayapura, Reshma Padeknur was arrested by the police.

As per the sources, the accused is also a politician. However, his name is yet to be revealed by the police.

Speaking on the issue the police said that the accused is now under their custody.

The police further added, “After an investigation, we will figure out the motive behind the murder. But at this stage, we can’t reveal anything”

Reshma Padeknur, was found dead under mysterious circumstances and her body was found under Kolhar bridge on the bank of Krishna River of Basavanabagewadi taluk.

Prior to joining the Congress, she served as the JD (S) district president of women’s wing for over a decade. She also contested from Devarahipparagi assembly constituency on a JD (S) ticket in 2013 but lost the elections. After JD (S) leaders denied her a ticket in the last assembly polls, she had quit the party and joined the Congress. She had also alleged that she was sidelined by the JDS even after serving for years.

Her death had left political leaders and her followers shocked.