Tension has erupted in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district after a 23-year-old Bajarang Dal activist was allegedly stabbed to death in this district headquarters town, police said on Monday.
Harsha was allegedly stabbed to death by unknown assailants on Sunday night at the Ravi Varma lane in Bharathi Colony, police said.
After the incident, some supporters of the deceased man came out on the streets and vented their anger. Television footage showed them pelting stones but it was not clear what their target was.
Home Minister Araga Jnanendra hastened to Shivamogga and met the victim’s family. He said the police have got “vital clues” and would soon arrest those behind the incident.
Deputy Commissioner Selvamani R told reporters that prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in the town and orders have been given to shut all the schools and colleges.