Karnataka Police Has Arrested 3 Accused In Bajrang Dal Activist Murder Case, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra Says

BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi demanded a serious inquiry and he suggested if need be the case should be handed over to NIA.

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra. (Image: ANI)

New Delhi: The Karnataka police on Monday have arrested three accused in Bajrang Dal activist Harsha's murder case said the state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra. He further said five people were involved in the murder of the activist, which happened on Sunday evening.

The Home Minister asserted that the department doesn't want to disclose any further information about the murder at this moment and he said that the probe is still on. "I met parents & sisters (of Harsha) & consoled them. They asked me for justice. I've assured them about bringing culprits to book. We have arrested 3 members. We don't want to disclose anything further at this point in time," he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

The Karnataka Home Minister said that he hasn't received any final report related to arrests and the department has taken some persons into custody. Further investigation is being probed into the murder.

Meanwhile, BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi demanded a serious inquiry. "Bajrang Dal activist Harsha was murdered y'day (in Karnataka). I think it's a conspiracy, he has been murdered under a conspiracy. A serious inquiry should be done. Govt will take up the issue seriously. If needed, the case should be handed over to NIA," he told ANI.