After violent clashes in Ballari, BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy demands Z-category security
Jan 04, 2026
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Key Points
- BJP MLA G. Janardhana Reddy alleges assassination attempt in Ballari on January 1.
- Reddy demands Z-category security from Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Clashes erupted over the installation of a Valmiki statue banner.
- Reddy accuses Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and associates of orchestrating the attack.
- One person, Raja Shekhar, died during the clashes.
- Karnataka Government is considering handing over the probe to the CID.
- Police have detained two private gunmen, Baljit Singh and Gurucharan Singh.