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.