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Subhash Barala: Varnika Kundu like my daughter, justice will be done
"Investigation is being done in Varnika Kundu case. Whatever action is required it will be taken against Vikas in this case. BJP bats for daughter's freedom and Varnika Kundu is like my daughter. Neither I nor BJP is pressuring anyone in this matter," Barala said.
Chandigarh: Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Subhash Barala whose son Vikas was arrested for stalking a woman in Chandigarh, finally broke his silence on the matter and asserted that he is not using his political influence to pressurize the investigation in the matter.
He further said that Varnika Kundu, who was stalked by his son, is like his daughter and he will cooperate to bring justice to her.
"Investigation is being done in Varnika Kundu case. Whatever action is required it will be taken against Vikas in this case. BJP bats for daughter's freedom and Varnika Kundu is like my daughter. Neither I nor BJP is pressuring anyone in this matter," he told.
The Congress earlier accused the BJP of hatching conspiracy and pressurizing Chandigarh administration to protect the son of Haryana BJP chief.
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Vikas Barala was arrested on August 5 on the charges of stalking and harassing the IAS officer's daughter in Chandigarh. He was, however, granted bail on the same day.
A case was registered by the Chandigarh Police against Vikas and other youth under under Section 354 D (stalking) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 185 (Motor Vehicle Act) of the CRPC on the basis of complaint filed by the woman.(With ANI inputs)