Karnataka BJP MLA’s son caught on video firing in air, case registered

BJP MLA's son booked for firing gun in air during the Lakshmi Devi temple festival in Gokak town in Belagavi district.

Santosh Jarkiholi, son of BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, has been booked after a video emerged showing him allegedly firing a gun in the air during a temple fair in Gokak.

Santosh Jarkiholi booked after firing gun in air at Karnataka temple fair (Screengrab from X/@allaboutbelgaum)

The incident allegedly took place on Saturday during the Lakshmi Devi temple festival in Gokak town in Belagavi district.

In the video, which went viral on social media, Santosh is seen celebrating amid a crowd by firing in the air.

The charges are related to the illegal use of a firearm in a public gathering.

Home minister G Parameshwara, told reporters on Sunday in Bengaluru that the matter was being taken seriously.

"A formal complaint has been filed, and legal action will follow accordingly. The police will perform their duty without succumbing to any kind of pressure. No one is above the law," he said, assuring a transparent investigation into the case.

Officials have indicated that Santosh may be summoned for questioning soon.