Mangaluru: A few minutes before BJP National President Amit Shah was to visit Paresh Mesta’s kin at Honnavar in Uttara Kannada District, Kamalakar Mesta, father of Paresh, urged the Centre to hand over the investigation to the NIA.

Kamalakar said the state government had stated the investigation into the death of Paresh Mesta would be handed over to the CBI. Even after 70 days of the murder, CBI is yet to take over the investigation, he said adding the murder of his son had terror angle and the case should be investigated by NIA.

Kamalakar also urged the government to provide job to a family member as Paresh was the only bread winner of his family. Amit shah, who arrived at Honnavar at around 2.30pm, directly proceeded to Paresh Mesta’s house.

Shah did not speak to the media due to ill-health. Owing to it, Shah will also not attend the rally at Kumta and will leave for Delhi via Hubli. BJP leaders Muralidhar Rao and Yedyurappa will address rally at Kumta.

It may be recalled that Mesta’s body was recovered from a lake adjacent to the Shanaishchara temple in the town on December 13. Mesta, 21, was reported missing a day prior to his body being found, after he reportedlyMesta’s body was recovered from a lake adjacent to the Shanaishchara temple in the town on December 13.

tried to escape from stone pelting by a mob belonging to a particular community. Rumour circulated in the town was that he was abducted by members of the community.