Shivamogga Murder case: A Bajrang Dal worker has been stabbed to death in Shimoga, Karnataka. During the funeral procession of the activist, anger erupted and violence erupted in which three people, including a woman constable and a photojournalist, were reported to have been injured. In view of the serious situation, Section 144 has been imposed in the city and as a precaution, schools and colleges have been closed for two days. The worker has been identified as 28-year-old Harsh. Police has arrested two people in this case. However, news agency ANI has informed that three people have been arrested and some people have been detained.
According to news agency IANS, Harsh, a tailor by profession, was the block coordinator of Bajrang Dal in Shimoga. A few days ago, he had written a social media post regarding a particular category, after which a complaint was lodged against him at the Dodapet police station in the city. He was also receiving death threats over the phone. On Sunday night, the miscreants ran to him and escaped after beating him badly with a sharp weapon. Harsh was immediately admitted to Megan Hospital, where he died.
State Home Minister met the family members
State Home Minister Araga Gyanendra met Harsh’s family and assured strict punishment to the culprits. He said that it is not yet known which organization is behind this massacre. But, the police has gathered complete information about all the people involved in the murder. Bajrang Dal worker Harsh’s brother Praveen has said that my brother was an active member of the organization. He only thought about Hindus. Last night we got information that he has been admitted to the hospital. We want strict action should be taken against the culprits.
BJP MLA announces compensation of Rs 2 lakh
BJP MLA from Honnali in Karnataka MP Renukacharya announced, “Rs 2 lakh compensation will be given for Harsh’s kin. He said that Harsh’s passing is like losing my own son. I stand with his family, give him 2 lakh rupees.” I am giving Rs.
BJP said this is the hypocrisy of the alleged liberals
BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore has said in this matter that elections expose everyone. Congress, SP, you do vote bank politics, they don’t act on terrorism and even promote it. The benefit and security of the country comes first in their agenda list, power comes first. Look at the hypocrisy of the ‘pseudo-liberals’ of this country; A man named Harsha (Bajrang Dal activist) expressed his freedom of expression demanding a Uniform Civil Code, and was executed after a fatwa was issued against him.
The loss of Harsha is like losing my own son. I stand with his family, am giving them Rs 2 lakhs: MP Renukacharya, BJP MLA from Honnali, Karnataka
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— ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2022
“Rs 2 lakh compensation for the kin of Harsha, (Bajrang Dal activist who was allegedly murdered in Shivamogga),” announces MP Renukacharya, BJP MLA from Honnali, Karnataka
— ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2022
Look at the hypocrisy of this country’s ‘pseudo-liberals’; a person named Harsh (Bajrang Dal activist) demanded a uniform civil code, expressing his freedom of expression, & was killed after a fatwa was issued against him: BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore pic.twitter.com/SnCxaWR8RN
— ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2022
My brother was an active member of the Sangathan. He only used to think about Hindus and that is what killed him. Last night we were informed that he has been admitted to a hospital. We want strict to be taken against the culprits: Praveen, Bajrang Dal activist Harsha’s brother pic.twitter.com/E4r69YCZVX
— ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2022
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