Shaheed M of Bellare village in Dakshina Kannada was one of the accused who conspired to kill BJP Yuva Morcha district secretary Praveen Nettaru

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New Delhi, November 18

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested 15th accused who was wanted in BJP member Praveen Nettaru murder case.  

Praveen Nettaru, a resident of Bellare and District Secretary of BJP Yuva Morcha, with sharp weapons, by members of Popular Front of India (PFI) in July, to strike terror among the people of society. 

The accused was identified as Shaheed M a resident of Bellare village in Dakshina Kannada who has been booked under Se tions120B, 302 & 34 of IPC and sec. 16 & 18 of UA (P) Act.

During investigations, it was revealed that a conspiracy had been hatched by leaders and members of Popular Front of India (PFI) to murder Parveen Nettaru to take revenge for murder of one Masood and to strike terror among the people of society.

During investigations, it was found that Shaheed was part of the conspiracy meeting held in his house by PFI to target leaders of certain political organisations.

The NIA seized incriminating documents were seized from the house of accused.

14 persons have been arrest so far who played key role in the conspiracy to kill Nettaru. 

The agency is further investigating the case.