Wed Jul 16 06:09:29 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A former Karnataka minister and BJP MLA, Byrathi Basavaraj, has been implicated in the murder of Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shivu, a rowdy sheeter. The victim was brutally attacked in front of his mother by a group of assailants wielding iron rods and machetes. The mother filed a complaint, naming Basavaraj and others as suspects, alleging they had been threatening her son and had previously encroached on his property. Police have registered a case and are investigating. The victim had a lengthy criminal record.

**News Article:**

**Former Karnataka Minister Booked in Realtor Murder**

**Bengaluru, July 16, 2025:** Former Karnataka Minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj has been named in a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the murder of realtor Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shivu, a known rowdy sheeter. The incident occurred Tuesday night in Bharathi Nagar, where Shivaprakash was attacked in front of his mother, Vijayalakshmi.

According to Vijayalakshmi’s complaint, a group of eight to nine individuals assaulted her son with iron rods and machetes before fleeing the scene in a white Scorpio and a two-wheeler. She claims she can identify the perpetrators.

Police officials, including DCP D. Devaraj and Joint Commissioner Ramesh Banoth, responded to the scene. They confirmed that Shivaprakash had a substantial criminal history, with 11 registered cases and a rowdy sheet dating back to 2006.

The FIR names Jagadeesh, Kiran, Vimal, and Anil, in addition to Basavaraj, who is listed as accused number 5. The complaint also alleges that Jagadeesh and Kiran previously encroached on Shivaprakash’s property in Kitaknoor, evicting the security guards, and had been making threatening phone calls to the victim.

The investigation is ongoing.

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