Is Karnataka Government mulling to hand over Ashraf and Rahman murder probes to NIA?
Mangaluru: The Karnataka government is likely to hand over the investigations into the murders of Ashraf in Kudpadi and Abdul Rahman in Kolatta Majal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), according to sources familiar with the development.
The demand to involve the NIA in such cases has been gaining momentum ever since the central government transferred the investigation of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty’s murder to the central agency. The murder, which took place shortly after Ashraf’s killing, was taken up by the NIA following an order from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta had earlier written to the Modi government, requesting that the Suhas Shetty case be investigated by the NIA. The Centre responded positively, and the case was handed over.
This development led to growing public curiosity about why the Ashraf and Abdul Rahman murder cases were not being treated similarly.
Speaker U.T. Khader, after returning from Hajj, held a detailed meeting with Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, and the District Superintendent of Police to review the law and order situation. The discussions reportedly focused on measures needed to control the spate of murders and communal violence in the region. Further discussions were also held with the District In-charge Minister and the Home Minister.
It is now learnt that the state government is considering transferring the Ashraf and Abdul Rahman murder cases to the NIA as well. Since both incidents are believed to be driven by communal tensions and revenge motives, authorities are of the view that a detailed and unbiased investigation is essential to identify the forces behind them. Sources say the government believes that an NIA probe would be more suitable for such sensitive cases.
An official decision and announcement in this regard is expected soon.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
