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Rowdy-sheeter nabbed for RTI activist’s murder
Bangalore,Sep 7, DHNS:
The City police nabbed a rowdy sheeter in connection with the murder of an RTI
activist who had sought information about encroachment on a BBMP land near
Jnanabharathi and had also filed an application with the Lokayukta.
Police said Lohith Raj alias TC Raj, 33 years, was arrested in connection with
the murder of RTI activist Venkatesh of Eeranapalya.
The murder was executed as Venkatesh had launched a movement to save the BBMP
land from the encroachment and had lodged complaints with the police, BBMP and
the BDA.
On the fateful night of April this year, Venkatesh was returning home on his
bike when he was intercepted and was murdered. To misguide the police, the
assailants threw him on the road to make the case look like an accident.
However, the post-mortem report revealed it a case of murder. A hunt was
launched for the murderer. The police nabbed Lohith Raj near Bidadi. Lohith Raj
is a resident of Veeraiyanapalya. There were other six warrants against him.
Anand S.
Anti Corruption Form
Bangalore 560 085
Cell No: +91-92410-12730
or +91-98450-39699
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