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RSS functionary in Bantwal asks court for one‑month police appearance extension
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 10:49 AM
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A registered RSS member linked to the Bantwal murder case has petitioned the court for a one‑month extension to appear before police investigators.
The murder case in Bantwal, a town in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district, has drawn renewed attention after a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sought additional time to cooperate with investigators. The accused, identified as a functionary of the RSS, is alleged to have been involved in the killing that shocked the local community.
In a filing before the district court, the RSS member requested a one‑month extension to appear before the police, citing personal and logistical constraints. The court scheduled a hearing to consider the plea, and the petitioner argued that the additional period would enable him to arrange legal representation and gather necessary documents.
Police officials, while acknowledging the request, emphasized the need to maintain the momentum of the investigation. They indicated that the extension, if granted, would be recorded in the case file and that the suspect would remain under scrutiny during the deferment period. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward.
In a filing before the district court, the RSS member requested a one‑month extension to appear before the police, citing personal and logistical constraints. The court scheduled a hearing to consider the plea, and the petitioner argued that the additional period would enable him to arrange legal representation and gather necessary documents.
Police officials, while acknowledging the request, emphasized the need to maintain the momentum of the investigation. They indicated that the extension, if granted, would be recorded in the case file and that the suspect would remain under scrutiny during the deferment period. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward.