Karnataka MLA’s gunman among seven held in Rs 2.68 cr robbery bid

Published 08 Nov 2026, 20:13 IST

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Seven individuals, including the gunman of BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, have been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to rob a man of Rs 2.68 crore by promising to double his money in Mudalagi town, Belagavi district. The alleged robbery took place on October 30, but the arrests were reported only recently.

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Belagavi: Seven people, including the gunman of BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, have been arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a man of Rs 2.68 crore under the pretext of doubling his money in Mudalagi town of Belagavi district. The incident took place on October 30 but came to light only recently…

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Belagavi: Seven people, including the gunman of BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, have been arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a man of Rs 2.68 crore under the pretext of doubling his money in Mudalagi town of Belagavi district. The incident took place on October 30 but came to light only recently…

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Karnataka MLA’s gunman among seven held in Rs 2.68 cr robbery bid

Belagavi: Seven people, including the gunman of BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, have been arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a man of Rs 2.68 crore under the pretext of doubling his money in Mudalagi town of Belagavi district. The incident took place on October 30 but came to light only recently…

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