Praveen Nettaru murder case: NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in 3 districts of K'taka
Sep 06, 2022
New Delhi [India], September 7 : The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in three districts of Karnataka in connection with the case pertaining to the murder of 32-year-old BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru.
According to a statement by the agency, it conducted searches at 33 locations in the case in the Mysuru, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka.
The case was initially registered at Bellare Police Station, Dakshina Kannada District on July 27, 2022, and re-registered by NIA on August 4, 2022.
"Investigations have revealed that the accused persons, who are active members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) had planned and committed the murder of Praveen Nettaru as part of a larger conspiracy to strike terror amongst the members of a section of society," said the NIA.
The agency has seized digital devices, used ammunition, incriminating documents and other materials including improvised arms and cash from the accused and suspects in the case.
"During the searches conducted today at the premises of accused and suspects, digital devices, used ammunition, improvised arms, cash, incriminating documents, pamphlets and literature have been seized," it said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
