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Karnataka: Bajrang Dal member’s murder not related to hijab ban protests, says Home Minister

A member of the Bajrang Dal was allegedly stabbed to death on Sunday night in Karnataka’s Shivamogga town.

Following his death, the district administration issued orders prohibiting people in the town from gathering in groups of five or more in public.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that investigation into the case began on Sunday night, and the police have gathered some leads.

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has said that the murder is not related to the protests against hijab ban in educational institutions. “No organisation is believed to be behind the murder. Three to four unknown persons are believed to be involved in the act,” The Quint reported minister a saying.

Meanwhile, state minister KS Eshwarappa who is known for his hate speeches, alleged that Harsha was killed by “Musalmaan goondas” (Muslim goons), ANI reported. He said that he was very disturbed by the killing.

Eshwarappa also accused Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar of “provocating the Muslim goons.”

State Congress chief Shivakumar also said that the killing had nothing to do with the protests against hijab ban in educational institutions, but took place due to personal enmity between two groups. He also denied having provoked anyone to commit a crime.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra’s resignation, stating that he hails from the district where the killing took place.

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