Archive · 24 Dec 2025
BJP MLA's Bail Plea Rejected in Murder Case
A special court in Bengaluru rejected the bail request of a BJP MLA named Byrathi Basavaraja.
He is accused of being involved in the murder of a man named Shivaprakash, also known as Biklu Shiva.
The murder happened near Halasuru Lake in Bengaluru on July 15.
The victim's mother said that the MLA was involved, and the police agreed.
The MLA is now hiding, and the police are trying to find him.
They think he might be in Pune, Maharashtra.
The murder is believed to be because of a dispute over land.
BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraja's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by a special court in Bengaluru.
Basavaraja is accused in the murder case of Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shiva, a rowdy-sheeter turned realtor.
The murder occurred near Halasuru Lake in Bengaluru on July 15, allegedly over a land dispute.
The victim's mother implicated Basavaraja in her complaint, leading to his inclusion as an accused.
Basavaraja is currently absconding, with CID teams tracking his location, last known to be in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Who
- BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraja and his associates
- What
- Murder of Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shiva
- When
- July 15
- Where
- Near his house close to Halasuru Lake, Bengaluru
- Why
- Allegedly over a land dispute
- MLA Name
- Byrathi Basavaraja
- Victim Name
- Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shiva
- Victim Age
- 44
- Victim Occupation
- Rowdy-sheeter turned realtor
- Murder Date
- July 15
- Murder Location
- Near his house close to Halasuru Lake, Bengaluru
- Alleged Murder Reason
- Land dispute
- Accused 1 Name
- Jagadeesh
- Investigating Agency
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- MLA's Last Known Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
