Notorious rowdy arrested for plotting to murder producer Umapati

Kempegowda Nagar Police has arrested Rowdy Rajesh alias Kariya Rajesh, who was involved in dozens of cases, including conspiracy to murder Sandalwood producer Umapati, and was absconding without appearing in court.

The notorious rowdies Parandama and Bombay Ravi were accomplices. 10 cases including robbery, attempted murder and conspiracy to murder have been registered against him in Cottonpet, Hanumantanagar and Basavanagudi police stations.

Rajesh was one of the 11 accused by the Jayanagar police two years ago for conspiring to kill Umapati, the producer of many films including Hebbuli, Robert and Madagaja.

He was acquitted by the court in 6 cases. He did not attend the court in the remaining four cases. A non-bailable arrest warrant was issued against this background.

Jayanagar police conducted an operation and arrested 9 people. Rajesh, one of the main accused in the case, was hiding in Nepal fearing arrest. He used to call many people from an unknown place and threaten them and demand money.

Rajesh, who was an associate of the notorious rowdy Bombay Ravi, was identified as a disciple of the old rowdy Parandhamaya. He, who was called as South Boss by his disciples, was arrested