Archive · 9 Jun 2025
BJP Applauds NIA Probe in Suhas Shetty Murder Case
The central government has tasked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with investigating the murder of Suhas Shetty, a Bajrang Dal activist.
BJP leaders and Hindu organizations are happy with this decision, believing it will reveal a larger conspiracy involving anti-national elements.
They say the state government was slow to act and that the NIA, with its wider reach, can uncover the truth, including potential links to the banned group PFI and foreign funding.
The VHP also welcomed the move, expressing confidence in the NIA's ability to bring justice.
The Union Government transferred the Suhas Shetty murder investigation to the NIA.
BJP leaders and Hindu organizations welcomed the decision.
Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta requested the NIA probe.
The VHP also welcomed the NIA probe.
The investigation aims to uncover a potential conspiracy and links to the banned PFI.
- Who
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- What
- The NIA is now investigating the murder of Suhas Shetty.
- When
- Murder occurred on May 1st, 2024; NIA took over on June 7th, 2024.
- Where
- Bajpe, Mangaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To investigate the murder of Suhas Shetty and uncover potential links to a larger conspiracy.
- Victim
- Suhas Shetty
- Date of Murder
- May 1st, 2024
- Location of Murder
- Bajpe, Mangaluru
- Investigating Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Political Reaction
- BJP and Hindu Organizations Welcome the Decision
- Key Accusation
- Alleged links to anti-national forces and PFI
Sources
NIA to Probe Murder of Hindu Leader Suhas Shetty in Dakshina Kannada
NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru
Anti-Terror Agency NIA To Probe Killing Of Murder-Accused Suhas Shetty In Mangaluru: Report
NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru
NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty by group of assailants in Mangaluru
NIA Takes Over Suhas Shetty Murder Probe