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K.R. Puram BJP MLA and accused fig 5 successful the Bikla Shiva murder case, Byrathi Basavaraj, was connected Sunday (February 15, 2026) remanded into 7 days of CID custody aft doctors astatine Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research certified that helium was medically fit.
Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials astatine the Bengaluru airdrome accomplishment terminal soon aft helium landed from Ahmedabad, pursuing the rejection of his bail plea by the Supreme Court connected Thursday (February 12, 2026).
During the mandatory aesculapian introspection astatine Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital aft his arrest, doctors sought a cardiology sentiment from Jayadeva Hospital aft the MLA raised concerns astir a cardiac condition.
On Friday (February 13, 2026), the tribunal had declined the CID’s petition for contiguous custody and directed that Basavaraj beryllium admitted to Jayadeva Hospital nether constabulary information for a elaborate cardiac evaluation.
After conducting a broad examination, doctors astatine Jayadeva confirmed that helium was unchangeable and did not necessitate hospitalization. He was discharged connected Sunday (February 15, 2026) aft a afloat check-up.
Subsequently, Basavaraj was produced earlier the 42nd ACJM magistrate astatine the judge’s residence, wherever the tribunal granted the CID 7 days’ custody for further investigation.
Meanwhile, Karnataka BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra visited Basavaraj’s residence successful K.R. Puram to explicit solidarity.
Addressing enactment workers and supporters, Mr. Vijayendra said the BJP remained indebted to Basavaraj for his enactment and recalled his relation successful forming a BJP Government successful 2019. He urged enactment members and supporters not to panic implicit the apprehension and to person religion successful the judicial process. The CID is continuing its probe into the execution case.
