Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1990 |
| Age | 32 years (died on 26, Jul, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Puttur, Karnataka |
| Date of Death | 26/07/2022 |
Latest News about Praveen Nettaru
12/07/2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two absconding accused in the 2022 murder of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru from Kochi and Hosur on July 12, 2025. This brought the total number of arrests in the case to 24, with only three accused still remaining absconding.
04/02/2025
The NIA charge-sheeted four more accused, including three absconding individuals, for allegedly providing shelter to the main assailants behind Praveen Nettaru's murder. The total number of charge-sheeted accused rose to 27, with the agency stating the murder was carried out by cadres of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Praveen Nettar |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Pavi |
| Known for | Being murdered in broad daylight near his shop at Bellare in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka; BJP Yuva Morcha district committee member whose murder was linked to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Bellare, Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Age (at the time of death) | 32 Years |
| Death Cause | Murder |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25/01/2019 |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Ratnavathy |
| Siblings | He had three sisters. |
| Spouse | Noothana Nettar (librarian at Vivekananda PU college in Puttur) |
Career
| He owned a broiler shop. | |
| He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and an active Bajrang Dal member. | |
| He became an executive member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha on 12 October 2020. | |
| He organized social welfare campaigns and engaged in various social services. | |
| He participated in various political campaigns of the BJP. | |
| He was a district committee member of BJP Yuva Morcha. |
Favourites
| Quote: 'To be successful, You need friends, But To Be very successful, You need Enemies.' |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Praveen Nettaru was an Indian politician and Hindu activist. | |
| 2. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and an active Bajrang Dal member. | |
| 3. On July 26, 2022, he was brutally murdered. | |
| 4. He became an executive member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha on October 12, 2020. | |
| 5. He organized social welfare campaigns and engaged in various social services. | |
| 6. His favorite quote was, 'To be successful, You need friends, But To Be very successful, You need Enemies.' | |
| 7. He had a pet dog named Blackey and was fond of dogs. | |
| 8. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, cricket, and volleyball. | |
| 9. On July 26, 2022, unknown assailants killed him near his shop in Bellare, Karnataka. | |
| 10. His mother expressed grief and demanded justice for his death. | |
| 11. His murder led to protests by Hindu activists in Karnataka and a strike by BJP IT Cell employees. | |
| 12. Vishwa Hindu Parishad called for a 'bandh' in the southern parts of Karnataka. | |
| 13. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed condemnation and promised to arrest those involved. | |
| 14. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) determined the murder was part of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) conspiracy to create fear and terror. | |
| 15. As of July 2025, the NIA had charge-sheeted 27 accused in the case, with six still absconding. | |
| 16. Key accused Mustafa Paichar, the main conspirator, was arrested by the NIA in Sakleshpura after a two-year manhunt. | |
| 17. In July 2024, the NIA arrested a key accused upon his arrival from Qatar at Kannur International Airport. | |
| 18. In July 2025, the NIA arrested two absconding accused from Kochi and Hosur, bringing total arrests to 24. |