Mangaluru: A day-long hunger strike was staged in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office here by Hindu Hitarakshana Samiti (HHS) demanding the arrest of the accused involved Sharath’s murder on 8th August, Tuesday.
Protests were also held by several right wing organisations in Sullia, Puttur, Bantwal, Moodbidri and other places in the district.
Addressing the protestors, VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) leader Jagadish Shenava lashed out at the Police Department as well as the State Government saying, “One month ago RSS worker Sharath Madiwal was brutally murdered and so far no arrests have been made. But our leaders have been booked. Today we have held a symbolic protest.”
VHP working President prof M B Puranik said, “The Hindu Society is very patient, and peace loving without giving heed to communal provocations. According to the Hindu Culture, the Hindu society is always living in peace”.
Former MLC Monappa Bhandary, Hindu Jagarana Vedike leader Satyajit Suratkal, Bajrang Dal leader Sharan Pumpwell, Dr Bharath, Ranganath Kini and others were also present at the protest.