Slain Harsha Hindu’s family gets threat, alleges sister Ashwini.

Harsha and Ashwini | Hassan | Oct 25, 2022:: The helpless family members of Harsha, a Hindutva activist who was murdered in February this year in Shivamogga by alleged fanatic cadres of an Islamist Organisation, have alleged that unknown people of radical orientation posed threat to their lives on Monday night.

Ashwini, Harsha’s sister, on Tuesday, told the media that a group of people riding bikes was heard threatening her and other people of attack on Monday night. “I heard them saying that they would not leave us. They also damaged a couple of bikes parked nearby and also assaulted a passer-by,” she alleged.

Ms. Ashwini said her brother sacrificed his life for Hindutva. “How many more should die? It is sad that the BJP is in power both at the Centre and the State. The State Home Minister is also from our district. Yet, we don’t have security. If we two sisters die, who will look after our aged parents?” she asked. She alleged that a false case accusing her of damaging a car had been filed. Ms. Ashwini said she was not involved in the incident. “Why would I damage a car? Will my brother come back if I damage a car?” she wondered.

Ms. Ashwini has been accused of damaging a car during a procession held in the city on October 23. Syed Farveez, a resident of K.R. Puram in Shivamogga, has filed a complaint with the Doddapete police alleging that Ms. Ashwini and a group of 10 to 15 people damaged his car during a procession on October 22 near Nurani Masjid.

Meanwhile, Shivamogga SP G.K. Mithun Kumar said he had spoken to Harsha’s family and collected details. “We are here to ensure the safety and protection of people. Not only Harsha’s family, but we will also ensure the safety of all in the city,” he said.

Six persons with Jihadi allegiance were arrested in the connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal member Harsha Hindu in Shivamogga’s Bharathi Colony on February 20, this year.

__Inputs from TV9 Kannada.