Section 144 has been imposed in Shivamogga district of Karnataka after brutal murder of 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist Harsha. The state authorities have also issued directions to suspend the classes in school and colleges for today as the situation becomes tense.
26 y/o hindu activist Harsha was murdered by peaceful community in Shimoga, Karnataka yesterday over a facebook post against hijab.
Om shanti 🙏#justiceforharsha pic.twitter.com/s01IPUbJza— Radharaman Maheshwari (@Radharamandhoot) February 21, 2022
Harsha was stabbed to death on Sunday night at around 9 pm. A group of 4-5 assailants attacked him near Ravi Varma lane in the town’s Bharathi Colony. He was rushed to Mc Gann district hospital where he was declared dead.
Section 144 imposed and classes suspended in colleges and schools for today after situation turned tense in #Shimoga. 24 year old Bajrang Dal activist #harsha was stabbed to death on Sunday night. #BajrangDal #BajrangDalActivist #JusticeForHarsha pic.twitter.com/wlLZ9FP9I0
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Tense situation in Shimoga pic.twitter.com/NviiUuxKLO
— Wali ವಾಲಿ (@Netaji_bond_) February 21, 2022
Incidents of stone pelting were reported from the area after which prohibitory orders were issued.
Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has denied its connection with the Hijab controversy. “But we need to wait for further investigations before arriving at a conclusion,” he said.
He also met deceased’s family and said, “The murder occurred at 9:30 pm on Sunday. The police have uncovered some clues. We will arrest the culprit soon.”
