2 more suspects arrested in Bengaluru realtor murder case involving ex-minister Byrathi Basavaraj
On July 15, a group of people hacked Shiva Kumar alias Biklu Shivu, a resident of Halasuru, to death while he was standing outside his home with his friend and his driver, according to a police complaint filed by his mother, who claims to have witnessed the murder.
The police identified the duo arrested on Monday as Arun alias Temu from RS Palya and Naveen from Banaswadi, both in their thirties. According to police officials, the two suspects played crucial roles in the murder, with Arun allegedly being the one who butchered the victim during the attack using sharp weapons.
A court remanded both in police custody for 14 days.
Five suspects had previously surrendered to the police, claiming responsibility for the murder. The investigation has also led to the detention of RD Anil, who allegedly provided the white Mahindra Scorpio used as a getaway vehicle by the assailants, for questioning.
Sources suggest that Anil may be a close relative of the MLA, though police officials have not officially confirmed this connection. The FIR alleged that the MLA backed the assailants in the murder.
The police questioned the BJP MLA on July 19 and summoned him again on Wednesday to establish his role in the crime. The prime suspect in the case, Jagadish alias Jagga, remains at large.
During searches of Jagadish's Bengaluru residence and office on Sunday, the police reportedly discovered documents related to a revolver he allegedly possessed.
'The investigation is underway from all angles. We are going from bottom to the top and will soon arrest all those responsible,' a police officer said.
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