Pramesh S Jain
T
he National Investigation Agency (NIA) today, chargesheeted 02 accused for their role in harbouring Mustafa Paichar,who is the key conspirator in connection with killing of Praveen Nettaru,a BJP Yuva Morcha leader.
Praveen Nettaru,District Committee member of BJP Yuva Morcha,was hacked to death with sharp weapons at a public place with an intention to strike terror amongst the people.
In this regard, was registered at Bellare PS, Dakshina Kannada District and NIA had re-registered the case on 4th of August 2022,under various provisions of UA(P) Act and IPC.
So far 19 accused persons have been arrested in the case.Mustafa Paichar who was an absconding accused, was traced to his hide-out in Sakaleshpura, Hassan district and was arrested along with the harbourer Mansoor Pasha on 10.05.2024.
Mustafa Paichar was the main conspirator in the case and was the master trainer of PFI Service Team in the State. He had conspired,recced and identified the target to be eliminated by the team.
Investigation has revealed that Riyaz H.Y,another accused chargesheeted today,had also harboured Mustafa Paichar.Riyaz H.Y.was arrested by NIA from Mumbai International Airport on 03.06.2024 while trying to abscond from India.
They are charged with sections 120B and 212 of IPC and section 19 of UA(P) Act for their role in the instant case.
Investigation to trace out and arrest the remaining seven absconders in the case continues.
