Overview
- Investigators say preliminary findings indicate the fatal shot came from a private weapon, with seized firearms sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic testing.
- An FIR naming BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy and 10 others was registered alongside three other cases, including murder and attempt to murder, and no arrests had been made as of Friday evening.
- The post-mortem recovered bullet fragments from the victim as police analyse CCTV and media footage and examine gun licences and potential violations.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered an inquiry and said a bullet fired into the air appears to have struck the victim, while BJP leaders demanded a probe by a High Court judge or the CBI.
- Security was tightened with prohibitory orders, lathi charge and tear gas used to disperse crowds, with local reports suggesting the January 3 Valmiki statue event may be postponed.