The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at several locations across South India in Karnataka and arrested two operatives in connection with the Shivamogga ISIS conspiracy case. One of them is a Congress leader’s son.
Bengaluru,UPDATED: Jan 7, 2023 01:51 IST
Reshaan’s father, Thajuddin Sheikh with D K Shivakumar
By Sagay Raj: A terror suspect, Reshaan Thajuddin Sheikh, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday during raids at several locations across Karnataka in connection with the Shivamogga ISIS conspiracy case, is the son of a Congress leader.
Reshaan’s father, Thajuddin Sheikh, is the general secretary of Brahmavar Block Congress in Udupi. BJP MLA Raghupati Bhat launched a scathing attack on the Congress over the arrest.
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“He is already been arrested and being questioned further. There is worrisome information in the investigation. There should be thorough investigation in the coastal region. These kinds of activities are happening from a long time in coastal regions and we have emphasised the same even during hijab protest. After pressure cooker incident these kinds of incidents are emerging in the coastal region, it is getting more aggravated here. NIA should give special focus to this region,” the BJP leader said.
Tajuddin is a block General Secretary of Brahmavara Congress unit. He is a very close aid of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, KPCC president DK Shivakumar and a very close aide of UT khader.
“Therefore, when these kinds of Congress leaders get involved in these kinds of activities, Congress have to take onus of it. Now Congress has to give answers since Tajuddin’s son has been arrested in terror activities,” said BJP MLA Raghupati Bhat.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at several locations across South India in Karnataka and arrested two operatives in connection with the Shivamogga ISIS conspiracy case.
The NIA conducted searches at six locations across Karnataka in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Davanagere and Bengaluru, arresting two ISIS operatives.
