Santosh Jarkiholi's Celebratory Gunfire at Temple Fair Sparks Controversy

Santosh Jarkiholi, son of BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, faces legal trouble after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly firing a gun in the air during the Lakshmi Devi temple festival in Gokak. Police have registered an FIR, and Home Minister G Parameshwara assures a thorough investigation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Belagavi | Updated: 06-07-2025 12:33 IST | Created: 06-07-2025 12:33 IST
Santosh Jarkiholi's Celebratory Gunfire at Temple Fair Sparks Controversy
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Santosh Jarkiholi, son of BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, finds himself in hot water following allegations of firing a gun in the air during a temple festival.

The incident occurred on Saturday at the Lakshmi Devi temple festival in Gokak, Belagavi district, drawing widespread attention as a video of the act went viral on social media.

Police have registered an FIR against Santosh, and Home Minister G Parameshwara has emphasized the seriousness of the matter, promising an impartial investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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