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Ballari Clash: 26 Arrested As Police Say Fatal Shot Likely Came From Private Gunman

Officials are weighing a CID handover pending ballistic confirmation.

Overview

  • Ballari police said 26 people were arrested using video and witness evidence, with six cases registered at Brucepet Police Station.
  • Investigators detained Gurucharan Singh, a gunman linked to Satish Reddy, and preliminary findings indicate the fatal bullet likely came from his revolver, with FSL tests in progress.
  • Home Minister G. Parameshwara said police weapons were not used and confirmed that a transfer of the case to the CID is under consideration.
  • BJP leaders announced a Bengaluru protest seeking a high-level probe and greater security for MLA G. Janardhan Reddy, who has asked for Z-category protection.
  • The state suspended Ballari SP Pavan Nejjur and leaders said private firearms have been seized, with tighter gun-ownership rules being planned.