Title: Police Deploy Security Around House of Accused in Jain Monk Murder Case
In response to the high-profile murder case involving Jain monk Sri Kamakumara Nandi Maharaj, the police have taken strict measures to ensure the safety of the main accused, Narayan Mali. The accused’s house and farm in Hirekodi village near Chikkodi, Belagavi district, are now under constant police surveillance.
A team of Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) constables, accompanied by an officer, has been stationed near the accused’s residence. This move aims to prevent any potential backlash from devotees of the ashram and maintain law and order in the village. Due to the prevailing fear, all relatives of the accused have left the area.
Not only is the security personnel overseeing the premises, but they are also taking care of the accused’s livestock, including two cows, two buffaloes, and around 40 sheep and goats on the family farm.
Meanwhile, Deputy Superintendent of Police Basavaraj Yaligar is leading an ongoing investigation into the murder case. Chikkodi Police has brought the two accused, Narayan Mali and Hasan Dalayat, before a court of law. The judge has granted the police seven-day custody of the accused, and they will appear in court again on July 17.
In an unrelated development, members of some Muslim organizations held a protest rally in Hukkeri, expressing their condemnation of the murder. The protesters delivered a memorandum to the government, demanding strict punishment for the two accused individuals. Prominent leaders from various Jamaat groups, including Babamian Khaji, Saleem Nadaf, Irshad Mokashi, Saleem Kalavant, Altaf Bepari, and others, participated in the demonstration.
The police’s active presence and deployment of security personnel around the accused’s house reflect the authorities’ commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring the safety of all parties involved. The investigation process is ongoing, and it is essential to uphold the principles of justice and fairness in handling such sensitive cases.
This incident has garnered significant attention from both local and national news outlets. As developments unfold and further information becomes available, authorities will continue to diligently carry out their duties to bring the truth to light and establish accountability for the tragic murder of Jain monk Sri Kamakumara Nandi Maharaj.
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