Overview

• Five men surrendered to Bharathi Nagar police and remain in custody as investigators question them over the brutal July 15 killing of Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shiva near Halasuru Lake
• Shivaprakash’s mother has denied ever naming MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in her complaint, alleging that police added his name without her instruction
• Byrathi Basavaraj has denied any involvement, been issued a notice to appear before investigators and vowed to take legal action to clear his name
• Karnataka Police are reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements from the scene as part of an active inquiry into the identities and motives of the assailants
• Investigators believe the attack stemmed from a long-running property dispute in Kithaganur village where the victim held a General Power of Attorney