The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrests Ummar Farook M.R., an absconding accused in the murder case of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru. Both reports state that Farook is taken into custody in Kochi, Kerala, on August 5, following targeted action based on specific intelligence. The arrest is described as a significant development in the investigation and brings the total number of people apprehended in the case to 25. One report also notes that authorities previously announced a reward of Rs 4 lakh to support information leading to Farook’s arrest, indicating efforts to locate him while he remained wanted. The NIA continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing and the roles of those already arrested, with officials treating the custody of absconding suspects as an important step in building the case. The outlets provide consistent details on the identity of the arrested person, the location and timing of the arrest, and the updated count of arrests in the case.