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Tension Erupts in Karnataka’s Shivamogga After Right-wing Activist’s Murder; Schools, Colleges Shut | LIVE

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New Delhi: Security has been heightened in and around the Shivamogga district of Karnataka after a 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist Harsha was allegedly murdered yesterday at around 9 pm. Officials said that Harsha was allegedly stabbed to death by unknown assailants at the Ravi Varma lane in Bharathi Colony. Shivamogga which is around 250 km from the state capital Bengaluru, had recently seen disruption in some colleges over the hijab row. However, the reason behind the killing is not immediately known.  After the incident, some supporters of the deceased came out on the streets and vent their anger. Television footage showed them pelting stones but it was not clear what their target was.Also Read – Karnataka to Conduct ‘Tunga Aarti’ Similar to Ganga Aarti on Banks of Tungabhadra River: CM Bommai

Speaking to reporters, Dr. Selvamani R, Deputy Commissioner, Shivamogga district asserted that the overall situation is peaceful. However, Local police, RAF have been deployed to maintain law and order. “Section 144 has been declared in the area. Police are investigating the case and trying to find out the criminals. We are also working with them. We have also announced a holiday for the schools and colleges”, Selvamani added. Also Read – Zaira Wasim Breaks Silence on The Hijab Row: ‘Absolute Injustice to Muslim Women’ – Read Full Post

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  1. Few leads have been gathered in the incident during the investigation which started last night, said Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai.
  2. Karnataka minister Eshwarappa alleged that ‘Muslim goons were involved in the murder of the Bajrang Dal activist’. He accused Congress’s DK Shivakumar of “provocating the Muslim goons”. The Congress leader, on the other hand, has rejected his allegations.
  3. No one in this country can pardon him. He had said that the national flag should be replaced with a saffron flag at the Red Fort. I don’t know why BJP is mum: Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar when asked about min KS Eshwarappa’s allegations against him of instigating people.
  4. Last week, when Karavali issue (hijab row) started, I predicted that this kind of development will take place. We saw the death of boy. This is the achievement of Congress & BJP. They destabilised peace of this state. They wanted this kind of incident: JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy
  5. Authorities have directed schools and colleges to suspend normal classes for the day.
  6. Superintendent of Police BM Lakshmi Prasad told reporters that a task force has been formed to track down those behind the incident.
  7. “Our priority is to find them and get them punished. We request people to cooperate with us and not to act emotionally,” Prasad told reporters.
  8. “A group of 4-5 youth murdered him. I don’t know of any organization being behind this murder. Law & order situation under control in Shivamogga. As a precautionary measure, schools and colleges in city limits have been closed for two days”, said Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra.
  9. Another state minister assured that the accused will be arrested soon. “I’ve received information on the incident from Shivamogga DC and SP. I’ve also spoken with the CM & home minister. The situation in Shivamogga is under control; DC & SP instructed to maintain law and order”, ANI quoted the minister as saying.
  10. I condemn this incident. It took place in the district from where the home minister & CM come. The culprit should be hanged. I demand the state home minister’s resignation: Congress leader Siddaramaiah.
  11. Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, on the other hand, said that the Karnataka government is trying its best to keep the situation under control but some groups are provoking people.