In Karnataka Murder, All Angles Including Hijab Row Being Probed: Minister

Tuesday, 22 February 2022newsdesk

After violence in Karnataka's Shivamogga over the killing of a member of the right-wing Bajrang Dal, the state government today blamed the local administration for the decision to allow his funeral procession, during which violence erupted in the city. A minister also said the murder would be investigated from "all angles including the hijab row".

New Delhi, 22 February 2022

As per news report of NDTV, Twelve people are being questioned in custody and three of them have been arrested over the murder of 26-year-old Harsha, who was stabbed on Sunday night by a group that came in a car. The Karnataka government had yesterday ruled out any link to the row over hijab restrictions in schools and colleges, but state Home Minister Araga Dnyanendra said: "Organizations behind the hijab row are also under the scanner, their role is also being looked at. Legal action will be taken against those who engaged in stone pelting yesterday." Violence and arson broke out when Harsha's body was being taken for last rites in a procession. Over 5,000 people had joined the 8-km funeral procession. Cars were set on fire and stone-pelting was reported. At least three persons, including a photo journalist and a policewoman, were injured. Several two-wheelers were either damaged or burnt.

Source - NDTV