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- The BJP has alleged that a government official supervising the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bengaluru's Pulikeshinagar area was assaulted by a group of seven to eight people.
- The party claims the official, identified as Fakirappa, was attacked after he refused to add names of alleged Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals to the voter list, citing lack of documents.
- The official was reportedly hospitalised with injuries to his teeth and lips.
- BJP leader S. Harish has demanded the resignation of state Home Minister Priyank Kharge, saying officials are working in fear, and alleged that three arrests have been made but others involved remain at large.
What to watch next
- Arrest of remaining suspects the BJP says are still at large
- Any official response from the home minister or police on the resignation demand
- Fakirappa's account of the incident once he is able to speak
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