Belagavi, Nov. 9 -- A gunman attached to Karnataka BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi was among seven persons arrested for allegedly plotting to rob a businessman of Rs 2.68 crore in Belagavi district, police said on Monday.
The accused, Chidanand Kurabet, a District Armed Reserve (DAR) personnel deployed as Jarkiholi's gunman, was suspended from service following his arrest. The police have also arrested six alleged accomplices identified as Sanjeev Arabhavi, Rajaram, Ramesh Malyagol, Prakash, Raghavendra Koppad and Ramappa Talawar, all residents of Belagavi district.
Police recovered Rs 2.39 crore in cash from the accused.
According to police, the alleged conspiracy was independently orchestrated by Chidanand, and former mini...