Gauri murder case: 9k pages charge sheet submitted to court
Bengaluru, November 23: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday submitted total 9,235-pages charge sheet related to the murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh to the SIT Special Court here.
SIT team led by investigating officer MN Anucheth submitted the 9,235 pages charge sheet to the court. It is said that it was the longest charge sheet related to Gauri Lankesh murder case. Out of 18 accused in the case, the SIT arrested 16 and two of them are at large and it was mentioned in the charge sheet. Dada alias Nehal and another accused were absconding. The statements of more than 450 witnesses were recorded in the charge sheet, SIT sources said.
Two absconding
Total 9,235 pages charge sheet was submitted to SIT special court on 18 accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case. The SIT asked court permission for further investigation. Two accused were at large.
- MN Anucheth, SIT Investigating Officer
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Congress’ Umesh Meti wins Bagalkot bypoll
Bagalkot: The Congress has secured a victory in the Bagalkot Assembly by-election, with its candidate Umesh Meti winning the seat after maintaining a lead from the first round of counting till the end.
The seat had fallen vacant following the death of sitting MLA H Y Meti. Umesh Meti, his son, has now been elected to the Assembly.
Party leaders attributed the victory to a combination of factors, including sympathy votes, the state government’s schemes, and campaign strategies led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior leader Satish Jarkiholi.
The Congress maintained a consistent lead throughout the counting process, eventually securing a decisive win in the constituency.
