Shivamogga: Body of Bajrang Dal activist taken to his residence amid tight security

Investigation started last night, police have gathered few leads, says Karnataka CM

The body of the 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist Harsha, who was allegedly murdered last night in Shivamogga, was taken to his residence amid high police security after the autopsy.

Large numbers of workers of Hindu organizations joined in.

A 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist Harsha was allegedly murdered on Sunday at around 9 pm in Karnataka's Shivamogga. Security has been tightened in the city following the activist's death.

After the death of a 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist in Shivamogga, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that police have gathered a few leads in the case, the investigation into which started last night.

CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "One Harsha was stabbed to death yesterday. Few leads have been gathered in the incident during the investigation which started last night."

Meanwhile, Karnataka's leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah condemned the incident and demanded that the culprit should be hanged.

Speaking to reporters, former CM Siddaramaiah said, "I condemn this incident. It took place in the district from where the home minister & CM come. The culprit should be hanged. I demand the state home minister's resignation."

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