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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Hand over Gavisiddappa's murder case to NIA: BJP
BENGALURU: BJP state president BY Vijayendra has demanded that the state government entrust the murder case of Hindu activist Gavisiddappa Nayak to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). BJP members also created ruckus for sometime over the issue. Vijayendra, who raised the issue during Zero Hour on Wednesday, said Gavisiddappa was in a relationship with a girl from another community. The person from the girl's community had posted a photo of the weapon on his social media a day before killing him in Koppal on August 3. 'But the police did not take any action. Only after there were protests and a bandh was called, the accused were arrested after three days,' he said. On Wednesday, BJP members also handed over a memorandum to Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot urging him to direct the state government to hand over the probe to the NIA. The BJP delegation also sought the governor's approval to prosecute and initiate an investigation against Energy Minister KJ George in the alleged smart meter tender scam. They alleged that George, in collusion with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) officials, committed numerous violations in the smart meter tender.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP seeks NIA probe into activist's murder, writes to Guv
Bengaluru: The BJP on Wednesday urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to prevail upon the state government to hand over the probe into the murder of a Hindu activist in Koppal to the NIA, alleging a 'deep-rooted conspiracy' by Jehadi extremist groups. In a detailed memorandum submitted to the Governor at Raj Bhavan, the BJP legislators said Gavisiddappa Nayak, a Scheduled Tribe Valmiki community leader, was brutally murdered on August 3 in front of the Syed Nadeemullah Qadri Mosque at Koppal town. The party alleged that the murder bore the 'stamp of the PFI and SDPI' and accused the Congress government of showing a 'soft corner' to 'dangerous elements.' 'The peace and tranquility of Koppal were shattered due to the brutal, cold-blooded murder of one Gavisiddappa Nayak on 3rd August 2025. The murder took place between 7.30 pm and 8 pm right in front of the Mosque in the heart of Koppal town,' the memorandum said. The BJP legislators alleged that the prime accused, Sadiq Kolkar, had openly paraded with swords and machetes in Koppal a day before the murder and posted videos on social media. 'Had the police made preventive arrests on the same day, the murder, perhaps, could have been prevented. We charge the police of dereliction of duty, negligence and irresponsibility,' they said. According to the memorandum, Nayak was first called to a highway for talks but was later killed inside Koppal town. 'The intention and motive are very clear -- to create terror among the Hindus and prove to the society that they can kill anybody with impunity and escape with felicity,' it said. The BJP further alleged that the nature of the attack--beheading and throat-slitting--resembled earlier killings of Hindu activists in coastal Karnataka. 'Going through the intention, the pattern and the motive behind the killing, it can be safely concluded that this Koppal murder has all the stamp of the SDPI and PFI,' the party said, adding that 'Jehadi forces operating in coastal districts have entered Koppal in Kalyana Karnataka region. This needs to be nipped in the bud, lest it spreads to entire North Karnataka region.' The memorandum also accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara of adopting a 'kid-gloves method' in dealing with such elements. 'The pusillanimous attitude of the state government headed by Chief Minister Sri Siddaramaiah and the flip-flop approach of the Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara have been the main contribution for this bloody chapter. Koppal is the latest addition,' it stated. The BJP legislators argued that the NIA probe was necessary to uncover 'the nefarious designs of the jehadi forces operating elsewhere in Karnataka.' They claimed that the killers were 'trained and abetted by sleeper cells with foreign funding' and said only a central investigation could ensure a 'fair, transparent and thorough probe.' Expressing optimism that the Governor would intervene, the BJP said, 'We are optimistic that Your Excellency will give a positive look to our request and prevail upon the state government to hand over the Gavisiddappa Nayak murder case to the National Investigating Agency (NIA) immediately.' The murder of Nayak triggered widespread outrage in Koppal and other parts of north Karnataka, with opposition leaders accusing the Congress government of failing to curb extremist violence. Police have arrested a few suspects and intensified their search for Kolkar, the prime accused, even as pressure mounts for a central investigation.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Koppal man's murder: BJP demands NIA probe, Rs 50 lakh ex gratia
Bengaluru: BJP raised the murder of a Hindu man in Koppal in the legislative assembly Wednesday and demanded the investigation be handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA) and that Rs 50 lakh compensation be given to the victim's family. A BJP delegation also met governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and urged him to intervene and direct the state govt to transfer the case, alleging a deep-rooted conspiracy by "extremist" groups. In its memorandum, BJP said Gavisiddappa Nayak, from the Valmiki community, a Scheduled Tribe, was murdered on Aug 3 in front of Syed Nadeemullah Qadri Mosque in Koppal town. BJP claims the killing bore the stamp of PFI and SDPI and accused the govt of showing a soft corner to "dangerous elements". You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru Raising the matter during zero hour, BJP state president BY Vijayendra said: "The reason for the murder was that Gavisiddappa was in a relationship with a girl from another religion. At about 7.30pm, one Syed attacked him with a machete and killed him… Police failed to take precautionary measures, which resulted in this brutal incident." He said protests and a bandh by the Valmiki Mahasabha and Hindu organisations forced the police to act, leading to a few arrests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nuoc Hai: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo "Considering the economically poor background of the man's family, the govt must provide at least Rs 50 lakh in compensation," he said. "The family should also be given two acres of land, and one family member should be provided with a govt job." Koppal minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said he had visited the family and action will been taken. Speaker UT Khader reminded members that zero hour allowed only statements but not discussions, and said the govt would provide a detailed response later. Meanwhile, Koppal town police filed a suo motu complaint against Srikanth Hosakera, divisional convener of Hindu Jagran Vedike, for allegedly delivering a provocative speech during a protest march to condemn the murder of Gavisiddappa Nayak on Monday. The case was filed on a complaint by police constable Hanumesh, which states, "Srikanth's speech incites animosity among different communities. It disrupts peace and harmony. " Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP seeks probe into murder of youth in Koppal
The Opposition BJP on Wednesday demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the alleged murder of Gavisiddappa Nayak in Koppal in North Karnataka. They met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot later in the day and submitted a memorandum in this regard. In the House, B.Y. Vijayendra, president of the State unit of the BJP, raised the issue during the zero hour in the Legislative Assembly and demanded that the government provide a compensation of ₹50 lakh to the family of the victim. He said Gavisiddappa Nayak (26) was allegedly murdered for being in love with a Muslim woman in Koppal on the night of August 3.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP seeks NIA probe into Hindu activist's murder in front of a mosque, writes to Karnataka Governor
The BJP on Wednesday urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to prevail upon the state government to hand over the probe into the murder of a Hindu activist in Koppal to the NIA, alleging a "deep-rooted conspiracy" by Jehadi extremist groups. The BJP has requested Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to intervene in a Hindu activist's murder.(PTI) In a detailed memorandum submitted to the Governor at Raj Bhavan, the BJP legislators said Gavisiddappa Nayak, a Scheduled Tribe Valmiki community leader, was brutally murdered on August 3 in front of the Syed Nadeemullah Qadri Mosque at Koppal town. The party alleged that the murder bore the "stamp of the PFI and SDPI" and accused the Congress government of showing a "soft corner" to "dangerous elements." "The peace and tranquility of Koppal were shattered due to the brutal, cold-blooded murder of one Gavisiddappa Nayak on 3rd August 2025. The murder took place between 7.30 pm and 8 pm right in front of the Mosque in the heart of Koppal town," the memorandum said. The BJP legislators alleged that the prime accused, Sadiq Kolkar, had openly paraded with swords and machetes in Koppal a day before the murder and posted videos on social media. "Had the police made preventive arrests on the same day, the murder, perhaps, could have been prevented. We charge the police of dereliction of duty, negligence and irresponsibility," they said. According to the memorandum, Nayak was first called to a highway for talks but was later killed inside Koppal town. "The intention and motive are very clear -- to create terror among the Hindus and prove to the society that they can kill anybody with impunity and escape with felicity," it said. The BJP further alleged that the nature of the attack--beheading and throat-slitting--resembled earlier killings of Hindu activists in coastal Karnataka. "Going through the intention, the pattern and the motive behind the killing, it can be safely concluded that this Koppal murder has all the stamp of the SDPI and PFI," the party said, adding that "Jehadi forces operating in coastal districts have entered Koppal in Kalyana Karnataka region. This needs to be nipped in the bud, lest it spreads to entire North Karnataka region." The memorandum also accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara of adopting a "kid-gloves method" in dealing with such elements. "The pusillanimous attitude of the state government headed by Chief Minister Sri Siddaramaiah and the flip-flop approach of the Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara have been the main contribution for this bloody chapter. Koppal is the latest addition," it stated. The BJP legislators argued that the NIA probe was necessary to uncover "the nefarious designs of the jehadi forces operating elsewhere in Karnataka." They claimed that the killers were "trained and abetted by sleeper cells with foreign funding" and said only a central investigation could ensure a "fair, transparent and thorough probe." Expressing optimism that the Governor would intervene, the BJP said, "We are optimistic that Your Excellency will give a positive look to our request and prevail upon the state government to hand over the Gavisiddappa Nayak murder case to the National Investigating Agency (NIA) immediately." The murder of Nayak triggered widespread outrage in Koppal and other parts of north Karnataka, with opposition leaders accusing the Congress government of failing to curb extremist violence. Police have arrested a few suspects and intensified their search for Kolkar, the prime accused, even as pressure mounts for a central investigation.
