Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara advised BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, a suspect in a criminal case, to turn himself in to the police following the cancellation of his bail by the Karnataka High Court. Parameshwara emphasized that it would be in Basavaraj’s best interest to surrender voluntarily to the authorities. The court’s decision has put Basavaraj at risk of imminent arrest in connection with the murder case of rowdy-sheeter Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shiva.
The High Court’s ruling came after withdrawing Basavaraj’s interim protection from arrest, prompting the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to initiate a search for the MLA. CID sources revealed that Basavaraj is currently evading arrest, with authorities on high alert to apprehend him. A Look Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against Basavaraj amid concerns that he may attempt to flee the country, leading to coordination between CID and police forces in various states to track his movements.
The murder of Biklu Shiva, a notorious criminal, took place in Bengaluru last year, with investigators gathering substantial evidence linking Basavaraj to the crime. Basavaraj faces serious murder charges and is considered the fifth accused in the case, which has seen significant developments following his alleged involvement. The victim’s mother, who initially did not implicate Basavaraj, later acknowledged his connections to the main suspect, highlighting the complexity of the case.
Basavaraj’s association with the Chief Minister and his subsequent switch to the BJP has added a political dimension to the unfolding events, underscoring the significance of his surrender in light of the mounting legal challenges. The ongoing investigation underscores the need for Basavaraj’s custodial interrogation to unravel the full extent of the conspiracy behind Biklu Shiva’s murder, as authorities intensify efforts to bring all involved parties to justice.
