Controversy erupted due to nurse’s murder, BJP targeted Congress government


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Communal tension has deepened after the killing of 22 -year -old nurse Swati Byadgi in Karnataka. The police arrested the main accused Nayaz after the post -mortem report confirmed the murder. On this matter, BJP MP Basavraj Bommai called it a case of ‘love jihad’ and questioned the Congress government about the safety of women.

How was Swati murdered?

  • Swati marriage went missing on 3 March, after which her body was found near the Tungabhadra River in Fatehpur village.
  • Swati was a resident of Masuru village in Haaveri district and worked as a nurse in Ranebennur.
  • Police investigation revealed that there was a relationship between Swati and Nayaj and Nayaz promised to marry.
  • However, Nayaj’s marriage was covered by another girl in his community, after which he started distance from Swati.
  • When Swati threatened Nayaz that she would expose her to everyone, Nayaz conspired to kill her.

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Two more accused involved in murder

The police officer said that two more accused in the case – Durgachari and Vinayak – were also involved.

  • Both of them took Swati to the Tungabhadra River and helped Nayaz.
  • Durgachari and Vinayak are absconding since the murder, whose search is on.

BJP attacks Congress government

BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai attacked the Congress government, strongly condemning the incident.

  • “Love jihad network is active in Karnataka, and the fear of law in criminals is over.”
  • “Ever since the Congress came to power, the security of women is in danger.”
  • “Swati’s family needs to bring justice and punishment for the culprits.”

The BJP demanded that the state government give appropriate compensation to Swati’s family and ensure quick justice in this matter.