Police rules out foul play in Gudibanda death case, cites natural causes
The police in Sri Sathya Sai district have ruled out foul play in the death of Vijay Bhaskar, confirming it was due to natural causes. Following a thorough investigation, including a review of CCTV footage and forensic evidence, authorities found no signs of injury or poisoning. The case was initially scrutinized due to concerns raised by the deceased's relatives, but the findings support that his death was not a result of murder.
- ▪The suspicious death case of Vijay Bhaskar was investigated by a special police team.
- ▪CCTV footage showed local residents transporting Bhaskar to a hospital after he collapsed.
- ▪The postmortem report indicated no injuries or evidence of poisoning, despite Bhaskar having consumed alcohol.
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Sri Sathya Sai district police on Monday clarified that the suspicious death case of Vijay Bhaskar in Gudibanda mandal, reported on April 22, 2026, was due to natural causes and not a murder, following a detailed investigation conducted by a special police team.Speaking to the media at the area police station here, Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar said the case was reportedly re-examined following complaints raised by the relatives of the deceased. He said the probe was assigned to the Crime branch officials instead of the local police to ensure an impartial investigation.The SP claimed that the CCTV footage confirmed that local residents Kotilingappa, Hanumantha Rayudu, and Harish shifted Vijay Bhaskar on a motorcycle to an RMP and later to Gudibanda government hospital…
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