Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denied BJP allegations that a violent clash in Ballari was pre-planned, urging patience for an inquiry report. The clash, which resulted in the death of a Congress worker, occurred between supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the suspension of the Ballari Superintendent of Police for being absent during the incident, stating the officer failed to manage the situation effectively.