Archive · 15 Jan 2026
CID Seeks Public Help in Ballari Violence Case
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is asking people to share videos and photos of a fight that happened in Ballari on January 1.
The fight was between workers of two political parties, Congress and BJP, over a banner for a statue.
One person died, and many were hurt.
The CID wants these pictures and videos to help them find out what really happened.
They promise to keep the identities of those who share information secret.
If you have any videos or photos, you can send them to a special WhatsApp number.
CID appeals for video clips and photographs related to Ballari violence.
Violence erupted between Congress and BJP workers over a banner for a Valmiki statue.
One Congress worker, Rajashekar, was killed, and several others were injured.
CID assures confidentiality for those providing information or visual evidence.
Public can share visual material via WhatsApp at 6360573808.
- Who
- CID and public
- What
- Request for videos and photos related to Ballari violence
- When
- After January 1 incident
- Where
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Why
- To aid in the investigation of the violence
- Location
- Ballari
- Date of Incident
- January 1
- Victim
- Rajashekar (Congress worker)
- Investigating Agency
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Contact for Evidence
- WhatsApp: 6360573808
- Nature of Incident
- Clash between Congress and BJP workers
- Casualties
- 1 killed, several injured
