NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Supreme Court Of India
    Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
    Indian Army
    Indian Railways
    Indian Air Force
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / India News / Bajrang Dal member killed in Karnataka's Shivamogga; Section 144 imposed
    India

    Bajrang Dal member killed in Karnataka's Shivamogga; Section 144 imposed

    Bajrang Dal member killed in Karnataka's Shivamogga; Section 144 imposed
    Written by Sagar
    Feb 21, 2022, 12:40 pm 2 min read
    Bajrang Dal member killed in Karnataka's Shivamogga; Section 144 imposed
    Police have launched an investigation into the killing and deployed personnel in sensitive regions.

    A 26-year-old member of the right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal was stabbed to death in Karnataka's Shivamogga on Sunday night. Tensions prevailed in the area after the incident as protesters pelted stones and vandalized vehicles. Police have launched an investigation into the killing and deployed personnel in sensitive regions. Further, the district administration has restricted public gatherings and ordered schools and colleges to remain shut.

    Why does this story matter?

    • The incident comes amid heightened tensions across Karnataka over the hijab row—protests by students for and against the wearing of the traditional headscarf in schools and colleges.
    • However, the police have clarified that Sunday's incident is not linked to that row.
    • Meanwhile, the ruling BJP in the state and opposition leaders have been exchanging blame in the aftermath of the killing.

    Attack occurred around 10 pm on Sunday

    Harsha, a resident of Seegehatti in Shivamogga, was attacked by a group of unknown people in Bharati Colony around 10 pm. He was rushed to the McGann Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The state's home minister Araga Jnanendra met the victim's family members at the hospital on Monday morning and promised swift action against the attackers.

    Gatherings banned in the area

    On Sunday, police officials, equipped with riot control gear, marched in the neighborhood to prevent an escalation over the incident. Schools and colleges will be shut for at least two days. Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Selvamani R said that Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been imposed in the area, meaning that large gatherings have been banned.

    Karnataka's politics further heats up

    Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa accused Congress leader DK Shivakumar of instigating the killing. "He (Harsha) was a very good worker...Last night, Muslim goons murdered him. Recently, DK Shivakumar claimed that the national flag was replaced with saffron flag, and around 50 lakh saffron shawls was ordered from a factory in Surat for the anti-hijab protest. The goondaism has increased after he made these statements."

    Nothing to do with hijab controversy: Police

    Police have filed a case at the Doddapete station in connection with the murder. "We have found clues and are close to arresting the accused. This has nothing to do with the hijab controversy. Harsha and the gang of youths knew each other. This seems to be the result of an old rivalry," a police official told NDTV.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Karnataka
    Siddaramaiah
    Hijab row

    Latest

    Google releases Bard, its rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT Google Bard
    Court slams Punjab Police for failing to arrest Amritpal Singh Haryana High Court
    Centre's objection to Budget 'unconstitutional': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Arvind Kejriwal
    How did Amritpal Singh witness such a meteoric rise Punjab

    Karnataka

    Kannada actor Chetan Kumar arrested over objectionable 'Hindutva' tweet Kannada Films
    Accidents, jams on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway inaugurated last week: Know why Narendra Modi
    Closed 600 madrassas in Assam, will shut all: BJP's Himanta Himanta Biswa Sarma
    Jio 5G launched in 34 cities, overall count reaches 365 Reliance Jio

    Siddaramaiah

    'Impotent': BJP leader Nalin Kateel's 'derogatory' dig at Rahul Gandhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    Karnataka: Former CM Siddaramaiah detained while demanding BJP MLA's arrest Karnataka
    Karnataka: Congress's 'PayCM' jibe at Basavaraj Bommai; BJP hits back Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    In Karnataka assembly, Opposition protest with flowers and fire speeches Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

    Hijab row

    Iran: 2 more men, detained amid protests, executed  Iran
    Iran anti-Hijab protests: Rapper, protester to face retrial Iran
    Anti-government protests: Iran executes second convict within a week Iran
    Iran: Strike, protest rally amid suspense over morality police abolition Iran

    Love India News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    India Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023