Pramesh S Jain
KR Puram BJP MLA and accused number five in the Biklu Shiva murder case,Byrathi Basavaraj,was on Sunday remanded to seven days of CID police custody after doctors at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research certified that he was medically fit.
Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials at the Bengaluru airport arrival terminal soon after he landed from Ahmedabad,following the rejection of his bail plea by the Supreme Court.
During the mandatory medical examination at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, doctors sought a cardiology opinion from Jayadeva Hospital after the MLA raised concerns about a cardiac condition.
On Friday,the court had declined the CID’s request for immediate custody and directed that Basavaraj be admitted to Jayadeva Hospital under police security for a detailed cardiac evaluation.
After conducting a comprehensive examination,doctors at Jayadeva confirmed that he was stable and did not require hospitalization.He was discharged on Sunday after a full check-up.
Subsequently,Basavaraj was produced before the 42nd ACJM magistrate at the judge’s residence,where the court granted the CID seven days’ custody for further investigation.
Meanwhile,Karnataka BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra visited Basavaraj’s residence in KR Puram to express solidarity.
Addressing party workers and supporters,Vijayendra said the BJP remained indebted to Basavaraj for his support to the party and recalled his role during crucial political developments in the state.
He urged party members and supporters not to panic over the arrest and to have faith in the judicial process.
The CID is continuing its investigation into the murder case.
