The Karnataka police have so far arrested a total of eight individuals in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha on Wednesday. According to reports, Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said two more arrests were made in the Harsha murder case. In total, eight accused have been arrested for their role in murdering Hindu activist Harsha in Shivamogga on Sunday night.
Bajrang Dal activist Harsha murder case | Eight arrests made till now. Till yesterday, 6 accused were arrested and today 2 more arrests done; total arrests in the case 8: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra
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The Home Minister has not revealed the identity of the two arrested individuals. However, according to the local media, the accused belong to the Muslim community.
Earlier, the Karnataka police had arrested 12 accused for questioning in the murder case. Each accused was interrogated separately to know the motive behind the killing of Harsha, SP Laxmi Prasad had informed.
The police had earlier arrested the accused, identified as Qasif (Kasif), Syed Nadeem, Mujahid, Rihan alias Qasi, Afan and Asif. Accused Qasif allegedly has ten criminal cases registered against him.
The main conspirators, Syed Nadeem and Qasif, and one other were apprehended from Bengaluru on February 21. The other three were nabbed Tuesday, February 22.
Addressing a press conference on the murder of the Bajrang Dal activist, SP Laxmi Prasad added that few eyewitnesses testified that Harsha was chased and killed by the accused who approached him in a car.
Notably, one of the six accused, identified as Qasif, who was nabbed on February 21, had also confessed during interrogation that he, along with four others, came in a car and attacked Harsha when he was drinking tea at a canteen on Sunday night. After attacking him with sharp weapons, the accused fled the crime scene.
Source : OpIndia
26 year old Harsha brutally murdered in Shivamogga; Sec 144 imposed
February 21, 2022
Amidst the ongoing hijab row, a 26-year-old Hindu activist was brutally murdered in the Shivamogaa district in Karnataka. The incident took place near Kamat petrol bunk on Sunday (February 20) at around 9:30 pm.
As per reports, the victim was identified as one Harsha. He was a tailor by occupation and hailed from Seegehatti in the Shivamogaa district. Harsha was a member of the Hindu organisation, Bajrang Dal, and was seen sporting saffron shawls to demand uniformity in dress code.
The identity of the perpetrators is yet to be ascertained. Following the murder of Harsha, the situation in Shivamogga has become tense. A probe has been launched into the case. During the investigation, it came to light that the victim had received threats prior to his brutal killing.
A picture of a wounded Harsha had been doing the rounds of the internet. The Hindu activist was rushed to Mc Gann district hospital, where he succumbed to his stab injuries.
His murder prompted large-scale protests in Shivamogaa. Several vehicles were set on fire in Seegehatti, following which the district administration imposed Section 144 in the area. A large contingent of police had been deployed to prevent any law and order situation.
Reportedly, all schools and colleges have been ordered to remain closed on Monday in light of Harsha’s killing. Besides, cinema halls and commercial establishments have been asked to close by 9 o clock at night.
While speaking to OpIndia, the locals alleged that the persons from the Muslim community hacked the Hindu activist to the death. They informed that the killers came in a car and attacked Harsha with sharp weapons.
Source : OpIndia
