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Suhas's mother demands NIA probe into his murder

Mangaluru: Sulochana Shetty, mother of slain VHP activist Suhas Shetty, urged the state govt to transfer the investigation of her son's murder case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). At a VHP-organised Janagraha rally 'Bajpe Chalo' on Sunday, Sulochana Shetty expressed concern about the state govt's handling of her son's murder investigation, claiming that authorities were impeding a thorough inquiry into the case. "We seek justice for Suhas. A group of over 50 individuals subjected my son to torture before taking his life. Both home minister G Parameshwara and district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao wrongly labelled my son Suhas as a rowdy. I clarify that Suhas was not a rowdy, but worked with Bajrang Dal. Only an NIA investigation can ensure we receive proper justice," she said. Hindu Jagrana Vedike leader Srikanth Shetty said that Suhas Shetty was wrongly characterised as a rowdy-sheeter for his work supporting Hindutva. He expressed distrust in the current police investigation and demanded the case be transferred to the NIA. He asserted that Suhas's murder represented an attack against the Hindu community, noting that activists like Suhas risk their lives while working for Hindutva. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo He alleged that the banned organisation PFI was founded in 2006 with the agenda of making India an Islamic country by 2047. The PFI had ex-police officers as trainers in Kerala, and in the murder of Suhas Shetty, there was also involvement of a police personnel, he alleged, demanding a probe in this direction too. Further, he added that a few youths in Bajpe had knowledge about Suhas Shetty's murder plan. Many people supported it when miscreants attacked Suhas Shetty, he added. Suhas's parents, Moodbidri MLA Umanath Kotian, VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell, and others offered floral tribute to Suhas Shetty near Sharada Mantapa in Bajpe. MLAs Harish Poonja, U Rajesh Naik, Y Bharath Shetty, D Vedavyas Kamath and MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur were present. Due to the rally, businesses remained closed, and law enforcement enhanced security measures in the vicinity. The bus services operating between Kinnigoli-Kateel-Bajpe-Mangaluru were rerouted.