Thu Jul 24 16:28:03 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A high-profile murder case involving a notorious rowdy sheeter, Shivaprakash, in Bengaluru has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) due to the suspected involvement of influential individuals and allegations of police misconduct. The victim’s mother alleges the involvement of a BJP MLA, who has been interrogated.

**News Article:**

**Bengaluru Rowdy Murder Case Handed Over to CID Amidst Allegations of High-Level Involvement**

**Bengaluru, July 24, 2025** – The brutal murder of Shivaprakash, a known rowdy sheeter in East Bengaluru’s Bharatinagar, has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) amidst swirling allegations of involvement by influential figures and potential police corruption.

Shivaprakash, 44, was hacked to death near his residence on July 15th. While eleven suspects are currently in custody, police sources indicate that several more, including the prime suspect, Jagadish, remain at large.

The case transfer comes after mounting pressure due to the complexity of the investigation and claims of interference. “The case has been transferred to the Homicide and Burglary wing of the CID,” a top CID source confirmed. According to sources within the police department, the move was prompted by concerns about potential involvement of powerful individuals and allegations of impropriety within the local police force.

Adding fuel to the fire, Shivaprakash’s mother has directly accused Byrathi Basavaraj, a BJP MLA, of involvement in her son’s murder. The MLA has been interrogated twice but maintains his innocence.

The gravity of the case had previously led to the appointment of K.G. Halli Assistant Commissioner of Police, Prakash Rathod, as the investigation officer. However, allegations of suspects being in contact with police officers, coupled with accusations of police brutality and favoritism, have ultimately led to the CID’s intervention. The CID will now be responsible for unraveling the truth behind Shivaprakash’s murder and ensuring justice is served.

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