The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the murder probe of a 54-year-old chemist in Amravati city, after the police revealed that the victim had come out in support of Nupur Sharma. Umesh Kolhe was allegedly murdered nearly two weeks ago. Initial investigations by the Amravati police indicate that the reason behind the murder was a post shared by Kolhe on social media. Six persons have been arrested so far.

The incident occurred on June 21, between 10 pm and 10.30 pm, when Kolhe was returning home after closing his pharmacy in Amravati city. He was accompanied by his son Sanket and daughter-in-law Vaishnavi.