Daijiworld Media Network - Shivamogga (SP)

Shivamogga, Mar 4: The fact that the government has chosen to book the culprits behind the murder of Bajrang Dal activist, Harsha from here under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967 (UAPA) has given rise to curiosity. Because this act is normally used against the naxals.

This act got teeth after it was adopted by the parliament in 2019. The act provides for considering people conducting unlawful activities as terrorists, Because of this, the act had faced stiff resistance. The act is different from the Indian Penal Code as bail under section 43 D5 can be denied here. Cases under the act are taken up by central agencies for probe. As per the rules, an official of the rank of the superintendent or assistant commissioner of police has to undertake investigation. If found necessary, properties of the accused can be seized.

It is as yet unclear whether the investigation of the case will now be transferred to the National Investigation Agency.