Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Karnataka CID Seeks MLA's Arrest in Rowdy Sheeter Murder Case
Imagine a politician is suspected of being involved in the murder of a troublemaker.
The police want to arrest the politician, but he has special protection that prevents them from doing so.
The police went to court to ask for this protection to be removed so they can arrest him.
The politician says he did nothing wrong and is cooperating with the investigation.
The court is looking at the case, with the politician's lawyer claiming the whole thing is politically motivated.
The case involves a land dispute, threats, and conflicting statements about the politician's role in the murder, making the situation unclear.
CID is seeking to remove immunity from arrest for BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraju in a rowdy sheeter murder case.
The MLA is accused in the murder case, with the FIR naming him as the fifth accused.
The victim was murdered following alleged threats related to a land dispute involving the MLA's associates.
The victim's mother initially stated she did not name the MLA in her police complaint, but the complaint reportedly did.
The court has asked the prosecution to specify the number of days they seek to take the MLA into custody.
- Who
- CID, BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraju, and the victim's mother.
- What
- CID is seeking to remove immunity for MLA Byrathi Basavaraju's arrest in a murder case.
- When
- The CID filed the application on Wednesday, and the court adjourned the matter to October 8.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- The CID believes the MLA's arrest is necessary, and the prosecution has evidence against him.
CID / Prosecution
MLA / Defense
MLA's Involvement
CID / Prosecution
The prosecution believes there's clinching evidence against the MLA.
MLA / Defense
The MLA denies involvement and claims the charges are politically motivated.
Victim's Mother's Statement
CID / Prosecution
The victim's mother's initial complaint names the MLA in the murder.
MLA / Defense
The victim's mother claims that she did not name the MLA in her complaint and wants security for her family.
- Accused MLA
- Byrathi Basavaraju
- Political Affiliation
- BJP
- Case
- Rowdy Sheeter Murder
- Court Involved
- Karnataka High Court
- Key Legislation
- KCOCA
- Victim's Mother
- Vijayalaxmi