Karnataka Home Minister rules out NIA probe into Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty murder case
BENGALURU: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara here on Sunday clarified that he did not visit the parents of Suhas Shetty, who was murdered at Bajpe in Mangaluru recently, as several heinous cases had been filed against the latter.
“There are five cases against Suhas. That is why none of the elected representatives visited his house. But we are on the job of delivering justice to his family members as eight accused have already been arrested,” he told reporters, replying to the criticism that he did not console Suhas’ parents during his visit to Mangaluru recently.
He categorically denied Congress instructing its leaders not to visit Suhas’ family as a video on it has gone viral. “This is a case of murder. The government will do justice to Suhas Shetty’s family,” he said.
On Suhas’ parents suspecting whether the arrested were genuinely involved in the murder, Parameshwara hit back, saying, “Is it possible to call anyone an accused?”
On the speculation that it was a revenge killing for the murder of Mohammed Fazil in 2022, in which Suhas was the main accused, as Fazil’s brother Adil Mehroof is among the eight accused, Parameshwara said that only investigation will establish that.
Asked why only Muslim community members were meeting him, Parameshwara said they were Congress members. “Leaders from the Muslim community met me. Can you say no to visitors? People from other communities too can come to me,” he said.
On BJP leaders insisting that Suhas’ case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), he said, “That is BJP’s opinion. Our police are working efficiently. Eight people have been arrested. We believe the investigation is going well and that’s why it has not been given to NIA”
On murders reported elsewhere in the state, he said the home department is taking all steps.
Keep tabs on illegal PGs: Minister Dr G Parameshwara to officers
The home minister has warned concerned police commissioners and superintendents of police to act soon after they receive any information about conspiracies hatched to murder someone.
Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara here on Sunday said he has instructed police officers to keep a vigil on paying guest accommodations in their jurisdiction. The instructions were given in the wake of a girl allegedly walking naked at HSR Layout in broad daylight that reportedly disturbed the peace of residents.
Parameshwara told the officers that information on PGs run legally and illegally should be gathered. “If someone is running a PG illegally, action should be taken against those who gave permission. The BBMP should take care of such issues,” he suggested.
