MLC Ivan D'Souza questions Centre for 'selective' probe by NIA into murders in Dakshina Kannada
Referring to the Union Home Ministry handing over the probe into the murder of Hindu activist and rowdy sheeter Suhas Shetty to National Investigation Agency (NIA), MLC Ivan D'Souza asked why only one case was referred to NIA.
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