Suhas Shetty murder: NIA searches 18 locations across Karnataka | Mangaluru News
Mangaluru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted extensive searches at 18 locations in various districts of Karnataka in connection with the Suhas Shetty targeted killing case.Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty was publicly assaulted and brutally murdered by accused Abdul Safwan and others using lethal weapons in the Bajpe area of Mangaluru city in May this year. The killing was intended to spread terror in society.The NIA, which took over the case from the local police in June, searched the residences of 12 arrested individuals and various suspects. The searches were carried out in Mangaluru, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan, leading to the seizure of various digital devices, including 11 mobile phones, 13 SIM cards, and eight memory cards, along with incriminating documents. Investigation into the conspiracy behind the killing is continuing, stated a release from the NIA.It may be recalled that the ministry of home affairs directed the NIA to take over the Suhas Shetty murder probe. According to the order dated June 7, the central govt took cognisance of the FIR registered at Bajpe police station, which pertains to the attack on Suhas Shetty while he was travelling in a car with a few others. Shetty was allegedly attacked by Safwan and eight others and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Following the murder, the Mangaluru City police arrested 12 persons in connection with the case.
