RSS workers attacked in Karnataka's Haveri, one severely injured; probe launched

Members of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were attacked in Haveri district of Karnataka on Tuesday, sources told Republic TV. incident took place in Rattihalli vill.

Sources informed that one RSS worker sustained severe injuries to his head while four ors suffered mir injuries in episode that took place last night.

y were purportedly attacked when y had gone to inspect a stretch of road for ir march. Initially, an argument broke out between RSS workers and a group of people which later escalated into a fight, sources said.

Police have taken some people in custody. A probe is underway.

Petrol bombs hurled at RSS member's house in Madurai

In a similar incident reported from Karnataka's neighbouring state Tamil Nadu last month, three petrol bombs were hurled at residence of an RSS worker in Madurai. shocking CCTV foot of incident showed two bike-born men stopping outside home of RSS member Krishnan and throwing petrol-filled bottles inside his house. attack triggered a fire and damd a car but one was injured.

Krishnan claimed that more than 20 RSS workers in Tamil Nadu have been attacked in a similar manner over past few days. He also lodged a complaint with police.

"I have been with RSS for past 45 years. Around 7 pm I heard a ise outside. Petrol bombs were thrown at my house and put my car to fire. More than 20 RSS workers like me have been attacked in Tamil Nadu alone. We have lodged a complaint regarding it," he said.

In ar incident on intervening night of September 24-25, petrol bombs were also hurled at an RSS functionary's residence in Chitlapakkam area of Tambaram district. major harm was caused to residents or property in episode.