Overview
- The Karnataka government suspended Ballari SP Pavan Nejjur for failing to contain the violence and to brief seniors, with an inquiry ordered by the Chief Minister.
- Police registered four FIRs, including cases naming BJP MLA G. Janardhana Reddy and former minister B. Sriramulu, along with a murder, attempt-to-murder, SC/ST and a suo motu case.
- Preliminary findings indicate the fatal round did not come from a police weapon but from a private single-bore firearm, with reports identifying a 12 mm projectile.
- Five private guns have been seized from both camps and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory as officers review CCTV and media footage to determine responsibility.
- Security has been reinforced with KSRP and DAR units, prohibitory measures remain in place, and the Valmiki statue installation planned for January 3 has been postponed as political leaders trade accusations.