Karnataka: Slain Bajrang Dal activist’s family seeks police protection

Shivamogga (Karnataka): Slain Bajrang Dal activist Harsha’s family has asked the police for protection from anti-social elements, who were giving life threats to them in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district.
Ashwini, Harsha’s sister, said on Tuesday that the bike-borne miscreants, who killed her brother, would not spare his friends as well.
A group of nine persons wielding weapons created ruckus and gave life threats to Harsha’s family members late Monday evening. They also assaulted a person, whose brother was involved with Hindu organisations.
“The authorities should protect our family. We had lost Harsha eight months ago. There have been many stabbing incidents reported in the region since then,” she said.
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“But, when will we get protection? Harsha was targeted and killed. He was killed because of his association with the Hindu organisations and Hindutva work. If he is killed, where is the protection for us?” Ashwini asked.