Overview
- Rajashekar, a Congress supporter, died of a bullet injury after clashes over Valmiki statue banners near Gali Janardhana Reddy’s residence on January 1.
- Police registered four FIRs, including one that names BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy, his brother Somasekhar Reddy, and former minister B. Sriramulu.
- The superintendent of police said the fatal shot did not come from a police weapon, and several private guns were seized and sent for FSL examination.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered an inquiry to determine whose firearm fired the bullet, as security was reinforced across Ballari.
- Leaders on both sides exchanged accusations, and BJP figures sought a High Court or CBI probe, with no high-profile arrests announced by Friday.