Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Janardhana Reddy Criticizes Delay in Arrests
Gali Janardhana Reddy, a local politician, is upset because he thinks the police are not doing enough to arrest two people, Bharath Reddy and Sathish Reddy, who are involved in a fight that led to someone's death.
He says the police should have arrested them by now and that they are not following the proper procedures.
He wants a special investigation team, like the CBI, to look into the case.
The Home Minister says the state police can handle it, but another minister disagrees and wants the CBI to investigate.
The fight was about some banners near Janardhana Reddy's house.
Gali Janardhana Reddy criticizes police for delaying arrests of Bharath Reddy and Sathish Reddy.
He alleges police inaction during a clash that resulted in the death of Congress worker Rajashekhar Reddy.
Janardhana Reddy demands a separate FIR and a CBI or High Court supervised investigation.
Home Minister G. Parameshwar rules out CBI involvement, expressing confidence in state police.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy demands CBI investigation, criticizing Parameshwar's stance.
- Who
- Gali Janardhana Reddy, Bharath Reddy, Sathish Reddy, Rajashekhar Reddy, G. Parameshwar, H.D. Kumaraswamy
- What
- Clash between supporters, delay in arrests, demand for CBI investigation
- When
- January 6, 2024 (complaint filed), recent clash
- Where
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegations of police inaction and political tensions
- Incident
- Clash between supporters of Gali Janardhana Reddy and Nara Bharath Reddy
- Victim
- Congress worker Rajashekhar Reddy
- Complaint Filed
- January 6, 2024
- Location
- Ballari, Karnataka
- Demands
- CBI or High Court supervised investigation
- Home Minister's Stance
- Against CBI involvement
- Union Minister's Demand
- CBI investigation
Sources
Ballari Clash Will Not be Handed Over to CBI, Asserts Home Minister
Gali Janardhana Reddy Flags Delay in Arrests of Bharath Reddy, Sathish Reddy
Parameshwara rejects allegations about Deputy CM’s interference in state Home dept
