State vs Amol Kale and others — M.M. Kalburgi murder case

Updates

1. News7 Aug 2022

   M M Kalburgi murder case: Store owner identifies bike rider involved in crime

   The store owner is the third eye-witness to identify the assailants involved in the killing of Kalburgi.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A shop owner pointed out a man on a motorcycle linked to the killing of M. M. Kalburgi.

   Who:

   The store owner is an eye-witness, while Amol Kale and others are the accused in the case.

   When:

   Reported on 7 Aug 2022.

   Where:

   The case is heard in Karnataka.

   Why:

   The shop owner is the third person to identify the people allegedly involved in the crime.

   What it means:

   This evidence adds to the testimony of other people who also claim to recognize the accused.

   The Indian Express
2. Hearing22 Jul 2019

   Eyewitnesses identify Amol Kale in reconnaissance of M.M. Kalburgi's residence

   Eyewitnesses have linked Amol Kale, the prime accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, to the reconnaissance conducted at scholar M.M. Kalburgi's residence in Dharwad prior to his murder.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Eyewitnesses identified the man accused in a separate murder case as having scouted the victim's home.

   Who:

   The court is the State versus Amol Kale and others. Amol Kale is the accused. M.M. Kalburgi is the deceased victim.

   When:

   Reported on 22 Jul 2019.

   Where:

   Dharwad, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The eyewitnesses linked the accused to the reconnaissance, meaning they saw him surveying the residence before the crime.

   What it means:

   The prosecution has provided evidence to connect the accused to the planning of the murder.

   The Hindu