This story is from February 21, 2022
Hindu activist hacked to death in Karnataka; lens on hate angle
BENGALURU: Tension prevailed in
Shivamogga, about 270km from Bengaluru.
Though police have not ruled out old enmity, they suspect his communal posts on social media could be the trigger. He is said to have received threats earlier.
Police tightened security across the town.
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Shivamogga
, Karnataka, after a 26-year-old Hindu activist was hacked to death by unidentified persons around 9. 30pm on Sunday. He has been identified as Harsha, a tailor from Seegehatti inThough police have not ruled out old enmity, they suspect his communal posts on social media could be the trigger. He is said to have received threats earlier.
Police tightened security across the town.
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Top Comment
wildancrazy159
1033 days ago
Those who wish to distract use sensational violence to feed to both sides, causing hate and fear. The leaders whom feed these incedents for control should be punished.Without conflict those in power to appose conflict would be required no more.Read allPost comment
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