Karnataka Police Capture Key Suspect in Assault Case of an RSS Worker
Brief
Our source reports that the main culprit behind the brutal attack on an RSS worker, identified as Varun, has been captured by the Karnataka Police. The assault in question took place when the victim was returning from a Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens(NRC) support programme in December 2019.
The Incident Recap
Varun was attacked with sharp-edged weapons, causing injuries to his head and back while heading back from the support programme. Our sources reveal that the event was graced by several key figures including Bengaluru South MP, Tejasvi Surya and noted activist, Chakravarthy Sulibele.
The Arrest
The primary suspect, Azhar, managed to escape to Saudi Arabia after executing the attack and was reportedly hiding there with the support of his brother-in-law. However, on his return, he was apprehended by the Karnataka police in the town of Bangarpet, located in the Kolar district.
Other Detainments
Our sources further divulge that the police have detained several of Azhar’s associates in connection with the case. These suspects have been identified as Irfan, Syed Akbar, Syed Siddiqui, Anwar Basha, Sadiq Ameen, and Sana.
Azhar’s Custody
Our internal sources inform us that Azhar has been remanded to 14-day police custody for further investigation. The capturing of Azhar is expected to shed more light on the incident and help the law enforcement authorities to ensure rightful justice.
Previous Developments
- In the initial stages of the case, law enforcement agencies had struggled to make significant strides due to the absconding of the primary accused.
- The local RSS unit had condemned this act of violence and appealed for a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
- The victim, Varun is reportedly on a path to recovery after receiving necessary medical attention for his injuries.
