BJP leaders and workers staging a protest in Kalaburagi on Wednesday.
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The Kalaburagi city police have registered a case against former MLA Rajkumar Patil Telkur, BJP Kalaburagi Rural district president Ashok Bagali, and others for allegedly holding an unauthorised protest, obstructing the public, and damaging a motorcyclist’s helmet.The BJP leaders and workers were staging a protest and taking out a procession from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Circle towards the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Wednesday, demanding that the State government declare drought-hit areas.According to the police complaint, the protesters allegedly stopped autos, motorcycles, cars, and buses on the main road near the Deputy Commissioner’s office. A group of protesters led by Mr. Telkur were seen abusing and threatening motorists for passing through the protest site.The complaint also alleged that Mr.Telkur removed a motorcyclist’s helmet and smashed it on the ground.A case has been registered under Sections 189(2), 191(2), 223, 126(2), 324(4), 352, 351(2) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigation is under way, police sources said. Published - September 03, 2026 09:22 pm IST
