Overview
- In a submission to the NIA Special Court in Bengaluru, the agency named 11 arrested accused under UAPA, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023), and the Arms Act.
- The case, taken over on Home Affairs’ directions, frames the May 1 daylight attack as a planned act intended to spread fear rather than a spontaneous crime.
- Investigators say two cars trailed Shetty’s vehicle, caused a deliberate collision, blocked escape routes, then assailants chased him on foot and killed him with swords and machetes.
- The chargesheet identifies alleged conspirators including Abdul Safwan, described as an ex-PFI member, along with Niyaz, Mohammed Musamir, and Noushad, with Adil Maharoof accused of funding recruitment.
- Probes continue into another arrested individual, Abdul Razak, with the agency indicating further investigative steps are underway.