After violent clashes in Ballari, BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy demands Z-category security

Jan 04, 2026
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The Hindu - National
By Vaidra Editorial TeamIAS-qualified experts with 15+ years UPSC coaching experience

Key Points

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

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