Bengaluru, Aug. 6 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one of its most wanted accused in the 2022 murder of BJP Yuva Morcha activist Praveen Nettaru, marking a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case. Umar Farooq M.R., who had been absconding for nearly four years, was arrested during a coordinated operation in Kochi, Kerala.

The NIA had declared Umar Farooq a most wanted accused and had issued a Red Corner Notice and a non-bailable warrant against him. The agency had also announced a reward of Rs.4 lakh for information leading to his arrest. With this development, the total number of accused arrested in the case has increased to 25.

According to the NIA, Umar Farooq attended conspiracy meetings held before ...