In a significant development in the Ballari violence case, police sources have disclosed that the fatal bullet recovered from the victim's body was fired from a weapon belonging to a gunman of a Congress MLA. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the region, is now under intense scrutiny as the investigation points towards the involvement of a security personnel linked to a political figure.
Key Forensic Evidence Links Weapon to Crime
According to authoritative police sources, the critical piece of evidence is a 12mm bullet fired from a single bore weapon. This bullet was found inside the body of the slain man, identified as Rajashekar Reddy. Forensic analysis and ballistic reports have conclusively matched this projectile to the official firearm assigned to the personal security officer (gunman) of a sitting Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the area.
The discovery was made during the post-mortem examination of Reddy's body. The police, who are investigating the case of violence that erupted in Ballari, have now zeroed in on this specific weapon as the likely source of the lethal shot. This finding adds a serious and complex political dimension to what was already a volatile situation.
Timeline and Official Statements
The violence and the subsequent recovery of the bullet occurred recently, with the news being confirmed by sources on January 2, 2026. The report was initially disseminated by DHNS and later picked up by various media outlets. While official police statements are awaited to confirm the sources' claims, the leak of this information has already stirred considerable political tension in Karnataka.
The involvement of a weapon issued for the security of a public representative raises urgent questions about accountability and the use of state-provided arms. The Congress MLA, whose gunman's weapon is under the scanner, has not yet made a public statement regarding the allegations. The police are expected to question the security personnel involved and trace the chain of events that led to the weapon being discharged.
Political Repercussions and Next Steps
This revelation is set to trigger major political consequences in Karnataka. The opposition parties are likely to seize upon this information to attack the ruling party's law and order record. The case has moved beyond a local law and order issue to a potential scandal involving a legislator's security detail.
The Ballari police face the challenging task of conducting a transparent and impartial investigation amid mounting political pressure. Key next steps will include:
- Formally recording statements from the MLA's gunman and other security staff present.
- Conducting a thorough review of weapon logs and ammunition records for the firearm in question.
- Establishing the sequence of events that led to Rajashekar Reddy's death.
- Determining whether the firing was intentional or occurred in a crossfire during the violence.
The family of Rajashekar Reddy is demanding swift justice, and the case is being closely monitored by state authorities. As the investigation unfolds, all eyes are on Ballari for answers that could have significant ramifications for Karnataka's political landscape.
