Bengaluru BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj booked over rowdy's murder
Bengaluru: BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is among five individuals booked by police in eastern Bengaluru following the murder of a 40-year-old history-sheeter on Tuesday evening.
Shivakumar alias Biklu Shivu, a resident of Halasuru, was fatally attacked by four men armed with machetes near his home on Meanee Avenue Road in Bharathinagar. The assailants reportedly arrived on motorcycles and fled the scene after the attack.
Based on a complaint filed by Shivakumar’s mother, police have named Basavaraj, along with Jagadish, Kiran, Vimal, and Anil, as accused in the case. The complainant alleged that the murder stemmed from a property dispute and claimed that the attackers were encouraged by the BJP MLA.
Senior police officials visited the crime scene. Authorities confirmed that Shivakumar had a criminal background, with 11 cases registered against him, and that a rowdy sheet had been opened in his name as far back as 2006.
Bharathinagar police have registered a case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to murder. A probe is currently underway.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
