The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the Popular Front of India (PFI) office in Sullya town, Dakshina Kannada district as part of their investigation into the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha activist, Praveen Kumar Nettaru. The NIA has accused the office of being used for terrorist activities and has sent an official copy of the seizure to the property owner, as well as the District Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police of Dakshina Kannada district. The order prohibits leasing or renting the property and any renovation work or movement of property out of the office. The NIA revealed that the conspiracy to murder Praveen Kumar Nettaru took place in the PFI office and has filed a charge sheet against 20 people with 1500 pages and 240 witness statements in a special NIA court in Bengaluru.
BENGALURU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha activist Praveen Kumar Nettaru, on Monday seized the office of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Sullya town in Dakshina Kannada district. The NIA alleged that the PFI office in Sullya was being used for terrorist activities. The office was on the first floor of Tahira Complex, Aletti Road, Gandhinagar.
Official copy of the seizure has been sent to the owner of the property, District Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Dakshina Kannada district. The order states that the property should not be leased or rented. Instructions are given against moving any property out of the office or carrying out renovation work.
The NIA explained that the conspiracy to kill Praveen Kumar Nettaru took place in the office. Praveen was hacked to death by the assailants in the third attempt. The NIA had filed a charge sheet against 20 people in a special NIA court in Bengaluru. The charge sheet contains 1500 pages and 240 witness statements.
The seizure of the PFI office by the NIA marks a significant move in the investigations into the murder of Praveen Kumar Nettaru. The allegations of the office being used for terrorist activities have raised concerns about the organization’s involvement in criminal activities. It remains to be seen how this seizure will impact the ongoing investigations and the larger political landscape in Dakshina Kannada district. The charge sheet filed against 20 people is a testament to the NIA’s commitment to ensuring justice is served. We will continue to follow the developments in this case and keep our readers informed.