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Probe of Bengaluru Realtor’s Murder Shifts to Karnataka CID

The case has moved to the CID for a more rigorous examination of alleged political involvement.

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KR Puram MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is listed as the fifth accused in the case.

Overview

  • The murder case has been transferred to the Karnataka CID’s homicide and burglary wing for a more specialized investigation.
  • BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj has undergone two rounds of questioning under a High Court order and is challenging the validity of his inclusion in the FIR.
  • Police have arrested 11 individuals connected to the July 15 killing of realtor Shivaprakash and continue to interrogate them over the property dispute motive.
  • Authorities are coordinating with immigration officials to issue an overseas lookout notice for prime suspect Jagadish, who is believed to have reached Dubai.
  • The victim’s mother has denied naming the MLA in her original complaint, raising questions over police-added allegations.