The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the two cases of arson and violence that took place at Bengaluru`s DJ Halli and KG Halli areas on the night of August 11, 2020. The hand over by of the investigation from Bengaluru police to NIA, reportedly, took place on Tuesday.

After taking over the probe, NIA named SDPI leader Muzamil Pasha for “instigating the mob” that triggered violence.

As per the official statement, an NIA team headed by an IG-rank officer is camping at Bengaluru in connection with the investigation of these cases.

“The state secretary of SDPI, Muzamil Pasha, had earlier called a meeting and directed the members of PFI/SDPI to instigate the mob and incite violence. The mob went on a rampage in DJ Halli, KG Halli, and Pulakeshi Nagar areas under Bengaluru City,” the NIA statement issued on Tuesday read.

The NIA also stated that “more than 1000 people” had gathered in front of Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy’s residence in Kaval Byrasandra on August 11 following an alleged derogatory post uploaded by his nephew Naveen on Facebook which resulted in “insulting the religious sentiments on Muslims”.

Following the incident, more than 300 accused were arrested in connection to the violence and rioting after at least 52 FIRs were filed in police stations surrounding the areas.

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