ISKCON issued a statement describing the accusations as "unfounded" and expressed its "deep pain" at the "defamatory, slanderous, and malicious accusations" made by the BJP leader.
Working President of VHP, Alok Kumar claimed that some time ago Rajasthan Police had called him 'innocent' and added that the arrest of Monu Manesar was carried out to appease the Muslim vote bank.
Rajasthan DGP said Monu Manesar is not among those who were directly involved or were present on the spot or had direct involvement in the incident. However, police are investigating whether he played any indirect role in this case or not.
Shankar Prasad Dey's family members have alleged the involvement of a contract shooter in his murder. The local Hindu community is outraged by this shocking incident.
As per the FIR, one of the accused persons ientified as Salim Autowala could be heard saying that, "Its too much now. He's (Sonu) way more interefering in our matter. Let's just finish him."