Karnataka is burning due to the Hijab controversy. Violence is happening in different districts of the southern state. On Sunday night, a 26-year-old Hindu activist Harsha was allegedly murdered in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The state of Karnataka is gripped by intense protests after Harsha’s death. Not only the people of Karnataka, but people from all over the country are pouring grief. The anger is evident not only in tweets but also on the ground.
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Bajrang Dal activist hacked to death
A 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist identified as Harsha was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Karnataka’s Shivamogga. The incident took place near Kamat Petrol bunk on Sunday night at around 9:00 p.m.
Harsha was a tailor by profession and belonged from Seegehatti, in the Shivagomma district. The locals allege that he was killed because he stood for ‘uniform in schools’. Earlier he was also seen sporting a saffron shawl to raise the demand for uniformity in the dress code. Locals suggest that the deceased had participated in protests held against the wearing of Hijab in educational institutions at Sahyadri college
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After the attack, the Bajrang Dal activist was rushed to Mc Gann district hospital. But unfortunately, he succumbed to his stab injuries.
Harsha’s death caused widespread protests
The identity of perpetrators is yet to be ascertained. After the news of Harsha’s alleged murder came out, there was widespread unrest in Shivamogga. A few incidents of stone-pelting has been reported from the district. Bikes and other vehicles have been torched.
Following the widespread protests, section 144 had been imposed in the district and the police force’s contingent has been deployed to keep the law and order situation in check. And he was cremated under the strict eye of the Rapid Action Force.
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Political attacks and counter-attacks
After widespread protests, a probe has been ordered by the Karnataka Government. But till now, no accused has been arrested so far. During the investigation though it came to light that the deceased has received severe death threats prior to his brutal killing.
CM Basavaraj Bommai while appealing for maintenance of peace said, “ An investigation is on and those responsible for this will be arrested at the earliest. Police officials have been instructed to maintain law and order and I request people to also stay calm.”
Whereas Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has claimed that the victim’s murder was not related to the Hijab Row. Former CM Siddaramaiah demanded Home Minister Araga Jnanendra’s resignation and issued a tweet demanding capital punishment for the murderers of the Bajrang Dal activist.
Karnataka minister Eshwarappa alleged that Muslim goons were involved in the murder and accused Congress’s DK Shivakumar of ‘provocating the Muslim goons’.
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Freedom of Expression only for ‘Liberals’
The one after the other brutal murders of people belonging to the Hindu community advocate that ‘Freedom of Expression’ is a right of Liberals.
The ‘freedom of expression’ is the most advocated postulate of the Liberals. It finds its spot everywhere from social media to courtrooms.
But the Freedom of Expression ceases to be a fundamental right when the speaker is a ‘Hindu’.
Hindus are being stabbed to death in states like West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka for merely voicing their opinions and this needs immediate attention.