Congress leader Reshma Padeknur death case: Karnataka minister assures probe

May 20, 2019, 9:46 AM IST

Vijayapura: Congress leader Reshma Padeknur's body was found dead under a bridge, built across Krishna River, on May 17. Karnataka home minister MB Patil has said to media that he assures probe in the Reshma Padeknur death case and added that strict action would be taken against the accused by the police.

Currently, a probe is underway and her husband has filed a complaint against AIMIM leader Taufiq in this regard. Reports claimed that she was seen with Taufiq Ismail Shaikh, hours before her body was found under the Kolhar bridge. Two teams under the leadership of Maheshwar Gowda, DySP of Basavanabagewari, and Ashok, DySP of Vijayapura, have been formed to investigate into Reshma's murder.