Karnataka: NIA conducts searches at 13 locations in Shivamogga in Harsha murder case

On Thursday, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at thirteen locations in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Multiple searches were carried out by agency in connection with  Hindu Harsha's murder case.  26-year-old right-wing activist was hacked to death allegedly for his involvement in Gau Raksha-related activities. 

case was initially registered on February 21, 2022, and later on March 23, NIA took over probe.

After searches, an NIA official stated that various digital devices have been seized during searches at premises of accused and suspects that includes mobile phones, SIM cards, memory cards, hard disks,s and or incriminating materials and documents 

Bajrang Dal activist stabbed to death in Karnataka

A right-wing activist, 26-year-old Harsha, was allegedly murdered on February 20. After murder, thousands of Bajrang Dal activists from across town and neighbouring districts gared in Segehatti area – where deceased lived – to take out a procession. Even during procession, instances of stone-pelting, and vandalism including  torching of several private vehicles and public property was reported. Later ministration imposed Section 144 across district. 

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai h said that killing was likely a pre-planned conspiracy considering number of people involved. "Harsha was an activist, he was a member of Bajrang Dal as well. For obvious reasons, he h picked up a lot of causes, and that irritated a lot of people. re was a lot of local skirmish against him and that has led to this kind of incident, which is most unfortunate and brutal. It is more than a murder, it is hardcore enmity. y have put out all ir frustration on this boy," CM Bommai h said while speaking to Republic. 

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