NIA Cracks Down in Bajrang Dal Member's Murder Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches in Karnataka related to the targeted killing of Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty. The murder, involving lethal weapons, was aimed at instilling fear. Investigations continue with several arrests and seizure of digital evidence.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted an extensive operation across 18 locations in Karnataka on Saturday as part of its investigation into the killing of Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty.

Shetty's public assault and murder, carried out with lethal weapons by Abdul Safwan and others, aimed to instill terror within the community, according to the NIA's statement.

The ongoing investigation, following the NIA's takeover from local authorities in June, led to the arrest of 12 individuals and searches yielding digital devices and incriminating documents.

(With inputs from agencies.)