Belthangady:  A CoD probe has been demanded into the rape and murder case of Sowjanya (17). Her family members who addressed press persons here on October 17, Wednesday made a vehement case for a CoD probe saying only a thorough probe into the case would throw light on facts.

Sowjanya’s father Chandappa Gowda and grandfather Babu Gowda who spoke to reporters suspected there were more then one person behind the case and that the arrested man was not the only accused.

The two also urged the police to withdraw the cases filed against a few locals for protesting against the police.

Kushalappa Gowda, President of Okkaliga Sangha was also present at the press meet.