NIA Captures Key Suspect in Praveen Nettaru Murder Case After Two-Year Manhunt

Arrest of Key Accused in BJP Yuva Morcha Member's Murder

On Friday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended Abdul Rahaman, a primary suspect linked to the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha member Praveen Nettaru. Rahaman had been evading capture for two years and was arrested upon his arrival from Qatar at the Kannur International Airport.

The NIA announced that this arrest marks a significant advancement in their investigation into the targeted killing of Praveen Nettaru, which was allegedly orchestrated by members of the banned organization, Popular Front of India (PFI).

In a breakthrough in its continuing investigation into the targeted killing of BJP Yuva Morcha member Praveen Nettaru by cadres of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a key accused, who had been absconding for the last two… pic.twitter.com/w7CcetIZsE

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