Mangaluru: BJP demands NIA probe into Suhas Shetty murder, announces Rs 25 lakh compensation
Mangaluru: BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded that the murder case of Suhas Shetty, who was killed in Bajpe on Thursday, be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Vijayendra, along with Leader of Opposition R. Ashok and other senior BJP leaders, visited Suhas Shetty’s residence on Friday to meet and console the bereaved family.
Addressing the media after the visit, Vijayendra expressed strong dissatisfaction with the state government and the police department. “There is public outrage across Karnataka over the murder of Suhas Shetty. The incident is condemnable. It is unfortunate that despite threats to his life, the police failed to provide protection. This reflects a complete failure on the part of the state government, the Home Department, and the police,” he said.
He accused the Congress-led government of neglecting the safety of Hindu activists and organisations. “The present government’s policies have created an unsafe environment for Hindu workers and organisations. People have lost trust in the Congress government,” Vijayendra added.
He further announced a financial compensation of Rs 25 lakh on behalf of the BJP to Suhas Shetty’s family. “We have assured the family of our support. Their world has been shattered by this incident. The government should also come forward and announce compensation, recognising the seriousness of the matter,” he said.
Vijayendra also pointed out that such targeted killings were being repeated in the state. “Whenever such incidents happen, the government has failed to support Hindu organisations. If there is any humanity left in this government, they should act now,” he said.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok, MLAs Bharat Shetty, Rajesh Naik, Yashpal Suvarna, Bhagirathi Murulya, and BJP district president Satish Kumpala were present during the visit.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
