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We want to know why they did it & at whose behest, says Sonali Phogat’s brother Vatan Dhaka
8:40 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; August 28, 2022)
The family of Sonali Phogat, who died under mysterious circumstances on August 23 in Goa, alleged foul play. Initially, the cause of death was reported as a suspected heart attack. However, a post-mortem report later stated that there were “multiple blunt force injuries” on her body. After this, Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code was added to the case.
The Goa Police has arrested Sudhir Sangwan (Sonali’s personal assistant) and Sukhwinder Singh in connection with the murder case. While addressing a press conference on Friday, Goa IGP Omvir Singh Bishnoi said that Sangwan has confessed to the crime. He added that after reaching Goa, Sudhir and Sukhwinder took Sonali to a restaurant in North Goa where Sudhir spiked her drink and forced her to consume it.
According to reports, Rinku Dhaka, younger brother of the deceased Haryana BJP leader and actress, had alleged in the complaint that Sonali was murdered by Sudhir along with Sukhwinder with the intention to take over her financial assets and finish her political career.
While talking to BT, Vatan Dhaka, also her younger brother, said, “She was fit and had no health issues or ailments. She was very particular about her diet, too. The news of her sudden death came as a shock to us.”
Talking about what made them grow suspicious about the incident, he said, “Her personal assistant called to inform me in the morning (August 23) that she (Sonali) had died of heart failure. A few hours later, I called them back to confirm and find out how it happened and their whereabouts. The irregularities in their statement and time of death made us suspect foul play. Later, we learnt that she was drugged and then killed. We just knew about Sudhir accompanying her and got to know about Sukhwinder later.”
Talking about Sudhir’s arrest, Vatan said, “We want the case to be thoroughly investigated. The family wants to know why they did it and at whose behest. Hamaara sab kuchh khatam ho gaya hai.”
While the family is still looking for answers, Rinku Dhaka is suspecting that the motive behind the murder could be Sonali’s property. He said, “A theft had taken place at Sonali’s farmhouse in Hisar on February 1, 2021. During her stay in Goa, Sonali learnt that Sudhir and his associates had planned it. She called us on the night she passed away to inform us about it and said that she would ask for a police investigation into the theft.”
He added, “Another theft took place at her farmhouse after her murder. Her laptop, mobile phone and CCTV footage were stolen. The caretaker of the farmhouse, Satish, informed us about it and we registered a complaint at the local police station. We want justice and the culprits to meet their fate.”
We hope the truth is out soon, say Sonali Phogat’s industry friends
8:36 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (August 27, 2022)
Actress-politician Sonali Phogat, 42, was declared dead at the St. Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa on Tuesday morning. Her family questioned initial reports that she had died of cardiac arrest. Her brother Rinku Dhaka filed a complaint with the Goa Police alleging that his sister was raped and murdered by her assistant Sudhir Sangwan and his friend Sukhwinder Singh. Yesterday, Goa Police arrested Sudhir and Sukhwinder in connection with Sonali’s murder. Both accused had accompanied Sonali to a party in Goa.
Addressing the media, Goa IGP Omvir Singh Bishnoi said, “CCTV video establishes that one of the accused forcefully made Sonali consume a substance. She was given some obnoxious chemical and after that, she was not in control. At 4:30 am, the suspect took her to the toilet and there is no explanation of what they did for two hours. When confronted, accused Sukhwinder Singh and Sudhir Sangwan confessed they intentionally mixed an obnoxious chemical into a liquid and made her drink it. They have been arrested and will be produced in court soon. Seems that she died under the influence of this drug.”
Meanwhile, Sonali’s colleagues from showbiz are shocked at the turn of events. They are hoping that the entire truth will be out soon. Vindoo Dara Singh, who had supported Sonali when she was in Bigg Boss 14 two years ago, said, “Her death came as a shock and now to hear that it was not a natural death is a bigger shock. It is very upsetting. There must have been a reason why her family members felt that somebody tried to kill her. We don’t know much about other people’s lives. But whatever the truth is, I hope it comes out. Everyone wants to know the truth because now there will be a lot of speculation around it.”
He adds, “I am sure the police will investigate this fully and get to the bottom of it. I hope justice prevails and people get to know what really happened in the case of Sonali’s untimely death.”
Another actor, who didn’t want to be named, said, “Sonali was a strong woman and was also looking forward to pursuing her acting career. Whatever happened is very sad. I hope proper investigations are carried out.”
Hours before Sonali’s funeral in Haryana on Friday, her family members expressed satisfaction over the police investigation carried out so far. Addressing the media, Sonali’s brother Rinku said, “We are sure that it was a murder. We are satisfied with the probe so far.”
Rinku also claimed that Sonali had no plans to visit Goa and she was brought there as per a conspiracy. He said, “There was no movie shoot. Two rooms in the hotel had been booked only for two days. The film shooting was supposed to happen on August 24, but rooms were only booked for August 21-22.”
Sonali, who has acted in Haryanvi films and a couple of TV shows, contested the 2019 Haryana Assembly election as a BJP candidate.
— ANI with inputs by Hasti Doshi)
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