Mangaluru: Karnataka Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty, which was reported from the communally-sensitive city of Mangaluru, officials said on Saturday.
The arrested have been identified as Abdul Safwan, Niyaz, Mohammed Muzammil, Khalandar Shafi, Adil Mehroof , Nagaraj, Ranjith and Rizwan.
Police sources stated that the department is likely to formalise the arrests and make an official announcement later on Saturday.
The police had formed five special teams to apprehend the killers. All the accused are being interrogated, and they were arrested from various locations within Mangaluru district. Investigators have obtained video footage of the incident, which helped in identifying and apprehending the suspects, sources said.
BJP State President BY Vijayendra has announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh for Suhas Shetty’s family.