Vinayaka Baliga murder: B’luru lawyer S Balakrishnan appointed special public prosecutor
Mangaluru: The Karnataka state government has appointed Bengaluru advocate S Balakrishnan as special public prosecutor to represent the government in the case of the murder of RTI activist Vinayak Baliga.
The Mangaluru 2nd Additional District and Sessions Judge is hearing the case currently, said sources.
It is learned that S Balakrishnan was appointed as special public prosecutor as requested by Baliga’s sister Anuradha.
Baliga was killed using lethal weapons on March 21, 2016 near the Venkataramana Temple, Mangaluru. The case was registered by Barke Police following a complaint filed by Anuradha.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
