BJP asks centre to revisit Soujanya rape-murder case

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-02 01:13:26 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-06-26 02:31:48

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The BJP in Karnataka demands a reconsideration of the Soujanya rape-murder case, despite the Karnataka High Court ruling in 2024 that a reinvestigation would not serve any purpose. The late BJP leader Sriramulu, who was the BJP's state president, also strongly advocated for this case. This case involves the murder of a young girl, Soujanya, in Bangalore in 1996, which was initially perceived as a suicide case, sparked widespread anger and protests across the state of Karnataka.

The BJP states that the party is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring justice is served and that they will not rest until the case is genuinely reinvestigated. This comes after BJP MLA Somashekar Reddy wrote to the party's national president, JP Nadda, requesting a thorough reinvestigation into the case, stating that the previous investigation was flawed and unjust.

Despite the court's previous ruling, the BJP is hopeful that the Centre will take a fresh look at this case and direct the Karnataka government to proceed with a reinvestigation. The BJP is adamant about tackling the issue of gender-based violence, and ensuring this case serves as an inspiration for justice for survivors of sexual violence.

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