BJP youth leader hacked to death by bike-borne assailants, CM says culprits to be arrested soon
The police have stated that the motive for the murder is unknown, and that a case has been filed in connection with the situation. Praveen was found lying in a pool of blood and while being shifted to a private hospital he succumbed. The deceased was active in politics.
FollowA BJP youth leader was reportedly slain by bike-riding attackers in Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka. Praveen Nettaru, the district secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha, was assassinated on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in Bellare. He had just closed his chicken business and was on his way back when his assailants lunged at him with a machete. He ran towards the neighbouring shop in a bid to escape but the duo struck his head with a long knife and fled the scene.
Praveen was found lying in a pool of blood and while being shifted to a private hospital he succumbed. The deceased was active in politics.
According to a media report, the police have stated that the motive for the murder is unknown, and that a case has been filed in connection with the situation. According to authorities, the murder was carried out in order to revenge the death of a Muslim kid who was reportedly attacked by saffron organisations last week.
Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader, denounced Nettaru's murder and pledged to prosecute those responsible.
"The heinous murder of party activist Praveen Nettaru from Sullia, Dakshina Kannada, is abhorrent. The perpetrators of such a horrible conduct will be apprehended and punished in accordance with the law. May Praveen's soul rest in peace, and may God provide his family the fortitude to face this loss "On Twitter, he said in Kannada.
Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra termed the killing “unfortunate" and said that such incidents have been happening in the coastal region for many years.
“This is unfortunate. The incident took place when the innocent youth was closing his shop and going home. Such incidents have been happening on the coastal side from many years. Police have already started investigation. I have requested police to ensure law and order is maintained. Anything might be the reason but such incidents must not occur," he said.
