Overview
- State BJP leaders led a large protest in Ballari demanding the arrest of MLA Nara Bharath Reddy over the violence that killed Congress worker Rajashekar.
- The party called for the case to be handed to the CBI and alleged collusion by local officials, seeking the suspension of the Ballari DSP and ASP.
- Earlier, BJP leaders visited the victim’s family and delivered Rs 10 lakh in compensation, saying the gesture does not replace justice.
- Police have arrested three private gunmen linked to Congress leaders in connection with the incident, while BJP leaders pressed for action against the MLA.
- Security was tightened across the city for the rally as BJP leaders vowed to continue agitations, including a proposed padayatra.