By-polls were forced after Banashankari Temple ward corporator was allegedly gunned down by rival

The Banashankari Temple ward seat, which fell vacant after Corporator Mohammed Ali was allegedly shot dead by a rival, has resulted in a mini battle of sorts. A race for the seat has seen 19 nominations, which include that of eight persons with criminal backgrounds. Residents of the area don't seem to be happy with the developments, but claim that they have no other option.


Criminal Intent:u00a0Accused in the murder of Mohammed Ali, has filed
his nomination from the Bellary Jail for same seat. Pic/Satish badiger

One reason for discontent being that Afsar Khan, who is an accused in the murder of Mohammed Ali, has filed his nomination from the Bellary Jail for same seat. The inspector attached to the Banashankari said, "Most of the independent candidates contesting for the seat have cases pending against them in police stations. We have sent reports of their cases to the polling officers at the ward level and their nominations will be withdrawn soon."

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