Ballari Police arrest 26 people in clash case

The Hindu
The Hindu
1d ago
Police said six cases were registered at the Brucepet Police Station and are under investigation.
Ballari Police arrest 26 people in clash case
A What happened
The Ballari Police said 26 persons were arrested in connection with a clash between supporters of Ballari MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and Gangavati MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy on January 1, 2026. Police sources said the arrested persons belonged to both groups involved in the clash. The Ballari district police press release said six cases were registered at the Brucepet Police Station and 26 accused were identified, traced and arrested based on evidence including video footage. The Superintendent of Police’s office said all arrested persons were produced before the court and the investigation was continuing.
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Key insights

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    Six cases registered at station: A police press release said six cases were registered at the Brucepet Police Station.

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    Arrests based on collected evidence: Police said the 26 accused were identified using video footage and other material.

  • 3

    Janardhana Reddy alleges lapses: Gali Janardhana Reddy alleged lapses in allowing armed private security personnel to operate in public places without proper disclosure to authorities.

Takeaways

Ballari Police said 26 persons were arrested, produced before the court, and the cases registered at Brucepet Police Station remain under investigation.

Topics

Investigations Law & Public Safety Crime & Justice Law Enforcement

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