Yogesh K Porwar
Continuing investigations into the rowdy-sheeter Shivaprakash murder case,BJP MLA and one of the accused in the case,Byrathi Basavaraj on Wednesday was questioned for the second time on Wednesday.
Basavaraj appeared before Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Prakash Rathod,the investigating officer in the case,at the Bharthi Nagar police station and questioned for over two hours .
Speaking to the media,Mr.Basavaraj reiterated that he had nothing to do with the murder.“I was asked several questions and I have replied to them.
I have been served a notice to appear before the police whenever called.They haven’t given a date.I have assured them of my full cooperation,”he said .
Asked about his alleged affiliation,Mr.Basavaraj replied, “I am reiterating that I have no connection with any of the suspects -arrested or absconding-in the case.
I am a representative of the people,and anyone can take photographs with me.That doesn’t mean I am connected with them.The police have summoned me as I was named in the FIR.I have cooperated with them and will cooperate in the future.”
Shivaprakash,a realtor and rowdy sheeter,was brutally attacked and killed near his residence in Meanee Avenue Road in Bharathinagar in east Bengaluru on July 15.
A total of 11 suspects have been arrested by the police, including the five who initially surrendered claiming responsibility for the crime.
Meanwhile,the police produced seven accused before the court and took them into police custody for 14 days .
One of the accused,identified as Kiran,alleged in the court that he sustained fracture injuries on his leg due to the police torture in the custody.The court directed the police to get the medical treatment for the injuries and submit a report in this regard .
Meanwhile,the police have launched a manhunt for the prime accused, rowdy-sheeter,Jagadisha,who is on the run.
