UDUPI: Followers of Lakshmivara Theertha Swami of Shiroor mutt met Udupi SP Laxman Nimbargi on Saturday and demanded an unbiased probe into the seer 's death.They were accompanied by Esha Vittala Swami of Kemaru Sandipani Ashram and Shiroor Seer's lawyer Ravikiran Murudeshwara . Esha Vittala Swami said the Pejawar seer must not question Shiroor seer's character as he is not alive to contest the allegations. Instead, he must join the fight for a fair probe into his mysterious death."We spoke to the SP regarding the case filed under CrPC as such cases do not stand in the court and the accused can easily escape. We want an FIR to be filed and we asked him whether there was any need to file a fresh complaint. However, the SP said an UDR has been prepared under Section 174C, and that they are waiting for the FSL report. If poisoning is confirmed, the case will automatically change to Sec 302 of IPC," he said."Police must be careful as it is a sensitive case. However, we believe that the investigation is going in the right direction. The SP has assured us of an unbiased investigation. It is not the right time to speak about Shiroor seer's character and mislead the investigation. Let police concentrate on the right aspects of the case," the swami added.

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