Accused in the Murder of Hindutva Activist Praveen Nettaru Granted Interim Bail!

Zakir was directly involved in the conspiracy to murder Nettaru

Mangaluru (Karnataka) – One of the main accused in the murder of Hindutva activist and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leader Praveen Nettaru, who was killed on July 26, 2022, has been granted interim bail by the Karnataka High Court. The accused, Zakir Savanur (35), is the 18th accused in the case. He was one among those directly involved in the conspiracy to murder Nettaru.

Mangaluru: Interim bail granted to Zakir Savanur, an accused directly involved in the murder conspiracy of Hindutva activist Praveen Nettaru!

Exploiting legal loopholes, these jihadis walk free on bail only to resume anti-Hindu activities.

How long will this cycle of injustice… https://t.co/4LWUixgQU6 pic.twitter.com/puubPv4Zhj

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) June 11, 2026

Zakir was arrested by the police on July 28, 2022, along with Shafiq from Bellare. Earlier, H.Y. Riyaz of Somwarpet, the 26th accused in the case, had been granted bail. He had been arrested on charges of providing shelter to the accused involved in the case.

What is the Case ?

On July 26, 2022, Praveen Nettaru was murdered by some jihadi Muslims who attacked him with deadly weapons outside Akshaya Chicken Centre in Bellare, Karnataka. The case was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation. A total of 26 individuals were arrested in connection with the case. The case was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation. A total of 26 individuals were arrested in connection with the case.