Amid public outrage over the killing of a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) youth wing leader, Karnataka minister Dr CN Ashwath Narayan on Friday said the state government was ready to “encounter” criminals and inform Chief Minister Basavaraj. has been given. Bommai. He said that no mercy will be shown to the perpetrators of such incidents.
“We are ready for encounter (murders). We have already informed our Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and the state government. After closing his shop.
Narayan, who has a portfolio of higher education, skill development and IT-BT, said, “Some instigators are testing our patience. Therefore, our government and the Chief Minister have given a clear message. In the coming days, we will make such arrangements that the criminals will think of committing such murders or tremble even in their dreams. The time for encounter (murders) has come. Our government will take strict action. We will not give any chance to such activities by forming special squads. We will initiate measures to save innocent people.”
Bommai on Thursday said, if the situation so demands, the “Yogi model” government in Uttar Pradesh will be adopted in Karnataka as well, to deal with anti-national and communal elements trying to create unrest.
Some assailants stabbed Nettar to death, leading to tension in the district. Police have arrested three people in the case. Two of them have been identified as Mohammad Zakir and Shafiq. Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Bommai said that the state government has decided to hand over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
“We have decided to hand over the case to the NIA as it is an inter-state issue (Karnataka-Kerala),” Bommai told reporters in Bengaluru. He said Nettar’s murder was a well-planned and organized crime.
Two days after Nettar’s death, another youth, Mohammad Fazil, was killed by unidentified assailants on Thursday evening in the same Dakshina Kannada district. Police said that the matter is being investigated.
(with inputs from PTI)
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