Belagavi: A video of BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi’s son, Santosh Jarkiholi, firing a gun in the air during a public event has gone viral on social media.

The incident took place on Saturday during the Mahalaxmi fair in Gokak, Belagavi district. Santosh, who was taking part in the Okuli celebrations at the Bhandara, fired a round into the air while surrounded by a crowd. His supporters were seen cheering and shouting slogans.

After the video surfaced online, the Gokak city police took note of the incident and registered a suo motu case against Santosh Jarkiholi.

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Belthangady: A skeleton, allegedly buried as mentioned in the complaint related to the Dharmasthala mass burials case, has been exhumed and handed over to the Belthangady police. Pawan Deshpande, the lawyer representing the complainant, stated that all necessary legal procedures were followed and a formal statement was recorded before the judge.

The complainant, who has alleged the mass burial of bodies in Dharmasthala, appeared before the Principal Civil Judge and JMFC Court of Belthangady Taluk on July 11 to give his statement.

Speaking to the media after the court proceedings, advocate Pawan Deshpande said, “The complainant is prepared to clearly identify the locations where the bodies were buried. We will cooperate fully with the police on whatever date they set. Relevant information has already been submitted, and there is a concern that evidence could be destroyed. It is now the responsibility of the police to act and exhume the bodies as per the statement.”

When asked about the identity of the accused in the case, Deshpande clarified that the details have been submitted to the court and are with the investigating officer. “We do not have access to that information,” he said.

The lawyer also confirmed that the complainant has not been arrested or taken into police custody. “He is with us and will appear whenever the police direct him to. The complainant is cooperating with the investigation,” Deshpande added.