National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in Maharashtra in connection with the killing of pharmacist Umesh Kolhe in Amravati. During the searches conducted at the premises of accused and suspects, the NIA has seized digital devices like mobile phones, SIM cards, memory cards, and DVRs, besides pamphlets spreading hate messages, knives, and other incriminating documents and materials. Kolhe was killed on 21st of last month after he posted some messages on social media in support of former BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma. 

National Investigation Agency, NIA has conducted searches at multiple locations in Maharashtra in the case of the killing of pharmacist Umesh Kolhe in Amravati. The searches were conducted at 13 locations in the Amaravati district. The case was initially registered at Police station City Kotvali, Amaravati, Maharashtra. NIA had re-registered the case and taken over the investigation. During the searches conducted on the premises of the accused and suspects, digital devices, pamphlets spreading hate messages, and other incriminating documents and materials, have been seized.