Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the CBI, has requested the Special Court in Bengaluru to impose severe penalties on MLA Vinay Kulkarni and other defendants involved in the murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda. The court recently found Vinay Kulkarni, a senior Congress MLA, guilty in this case after an extended trial.
Vinay Kulkarni, currently serving as the Chairman of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board, has been identified as accused number 15 in the murder case. The court convicted him of criminal conspiracy, and discussions on the sentencing are ongoing.
ASG Raju emphasized that the accused orchestrated a premeditated murder, targeting Yogesh Gowda due to political animosity. He highlighted the misuse of power by the accused, alleging manipulation of the legal system and constitutional violations. The court proceedings revealed that the murder involved brutal tactics like throwing chilli powder into the victim’s eyes.
Meanwhile, Basavaraj Muttagi, a key witness in the case, visited a temple in Dharwad city seeking strength for the legal battle ahead. Muttagi, who admitted his involvement in the conspiracy, expressed his remorse and determination to seek justice. The CBI has named a total of 21 individuals as accused, with 17 found guilty and two turning approvers.
