State vs Ummar Farook and 24 others — Praveen Nettaru murder case

The National Investigation Agency arrested Ummar Farook, a key absconding accused in the 2022 murder of Karnataka BJP leader Praveen Nettaru. Farook was apprehended in Kochi and had a Red Corner Notice and non-bailable warrant against him. The arrest brings the total number of arrests in the high-profile case to 25, with 2 accused still at large.

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NIA arrests another absconding accused in Praveen Nettaru murder case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended an additional accused involved in the 2022 murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru. This follows the recent arrests of two other absconding suspects, Abdul Nasir P. and Naushad, in July.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The National Investigation Agency arrested another person who was hiding after being accused of murder.
Who:: The National Investigation Agency is the federal agency leading the investigation. The accused is an individual allegedly involved in the killing. Praveen Nettaru is the deceased BJP leader. Abdul Nasir P. and Naushad are other suspects previously arrested.
When:: Reported on 30 Aug 2026.
Where:: Karnataka.
Why:: The person was apprehended because they were an absconding suspect in the murder of Praveen Nettaru.
What it means:: The investigation continues with this new arrest following the capture of two other suspects in July.

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New Delhi/ Mangaluru: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday arrested another key absconding accused in the 2022 Praveen Nettaru murder case, taking the total number of arrests in the high-profile case to 25.An NIA release stated that ...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The National Investigation Agency arrested one more person in the Praveen Nettaru murder case.
Who:: The National Investigation Agency is the government body leading the probe, and the arrested individual is the accused.
When:: Reported on 6 Aug 2026.
Where:: New Delhi and Mangaluru.
Why:: The agency made this arrest because the individual was an absconding accused in the murder case.
What it means:: The total number of people arrested in this case has now reached twenty-five, with two people still being sought by the authorities.

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NIA arrests key absconding accused in 2022 murder of Karnataka BJP leader Praveen Nettaru

With this, 25 people have been arrested in the high-profile murder case. Farook, who had been absconding, had a Red Corner Notice (RCN) and a non-bailable warrant for arrest against him, the NIA said in a statement.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The National Investigation Agency arrested a man accused in the killing of a political leader.
Who:: Ummar Farook is the accused. The National Investigation Agency is the investigation body.
When:: Reported on 6 Aug 2026.
Where:: Karnataka.
Why:: He was a wanted person who had been hiding from authorities.
What it means:: The investigation agency has now captured twenty-five people connected to the killing of the party leader.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The National Investigation Agency arrested a man wanted for his alleged role in a murder case.
Who:: The National Investigation Agency is the federal agency leading the investigation. Ummar Farook is the arrested accused person.
When:: Reported on 6 Aug 2026.
Where:: The arrest took place in Kochi.
Why:: He is accused of involvement in the murder of Praveen Nettaru.
What it means:: This brings the total number of people arrested in this case to twenty-five.

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NIA arrests another absconding accused in Praveen Nettaru murder case

NIA makes 25th arrest in Nettaru murder case; 2 still at large

NIA arrests key absconding accused in 2022 murder of Karnataka BJP leader Praveen Nettaru

Praveen Nettaru murder case: NIA arrests key absconding accused Ummar Farook from Kochi, 25 held so far