US EditionAnother Absconding Accused Arrested in Praveen Nettaru Murder Case
- The National Investigation Agency arrested Abdul Rahaman, a key accused in the July 26, 2022 murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru, upon his arrival at Kannur International Airport from Qatar on July 4, 2025.
- The murder occurred in Bellare village, Dakshina Kannada, by members of the banned Popular Front of India, and the NIA took over the investigation in August 2022 by re-registering the case as RC-36/2022/NIA/DLI.
- Investigations revealed that Rahaman harbored the main assailants on PFI leadership instructions, fled to Qatar after other attackers were arrested, and was among four accused charge-sheeted in April this year, raising total accused to 28.
- The NIA described the killing as connected to a broader plot designed to spread fear and provoke communal animosity and disturbances within society, naming Rahaman among six fugitives with a Rs 4 lakh reward offered for information leading to his capture.
- The agency is actively working to locate the fugitives connected to the broader conspiracy and to break up the group responsible for the targeted killing in the area.
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NIA arrests key accused in 2022 murder of Karnataka BJP worker at Kerala airport
The NIA arrested Abdul Rahaman, a key accused in BJP worker Praveen Nettaru’s 2022 murder, at Kannur airport after two years. He allegedly sheltered attackers before fleeing to Qatar. Efforts to nab others continue.
NIA arrests key absconding accused in murder of Karnataka BJP leader
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested a key accused, who had been absconding for the last two years, in connection with its probe into the brutal murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru in Karnataka, officials said. The accused, Abdul Rahaman, was taken into custody by the NIA team […]
NIA Arrests Key Absconding Accused in Murder of Karnataka BJP Leader
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested a key accused, who had been absconding for the last two years, in connection with its probe into the brutal murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru in Karnataka, officials said. India News | NIA Arrests Key Absconding Accused in Murder of Karnataka BJP Leader.
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