Hindus do not feel safe in K’taka: BJP after man hacked to death
In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man named Suhas Shetty was brutally hacked to death by around five men using machetes and swords on a road in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with the BJP leadership condemning the attack and questioning the safety of Hindus in Karnataka under the current government.
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government, demanding that the Chief Minister hand over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Vijayendra stated that Hindus do not feel safe in Karnataka under the tenure of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, implying that the government has failed to provide adequate security to its citizens.
The incident occurred on the night of November 14, when Suhas Shetty, a resident of Mangaluru, was attacked by a group of men on a road near a temple. The attackers used machetes and swords to hack him to death, leaving his body badly mutilated. The police have launched an investigation into the case, but so far, no arrests have been made.
The BJP leadership has accused the Congress government of failing to provide adequate security to Hindus in the state. Vijayendra pointed out that despite several incidents of attacks on Hindus, the government has not taken sufficient measures to prevent such incidents or punish the perpetrators.
“Hindus do not feel safe in Karnataka under CM Siddaramaiah’s tenure,” Vijayendra said in a statement. “I demand that CM hand over this case to the NIA, and also ensure that strict action is taken against the perpetrators of such heinous crimes.”
The BJP leader also questioned the government’s ability to maintain law and order in the state, saying that such incidents are a reflection of the government’s failure to provide adequate security to its citizens.
The Congress government, on the other hand, has condemned the attack and assured that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered the police to investigate the case and ensure that those responsible are arrested and punished.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage across the state, with many calling for greater security measures to be taken to protect Hindus. The BJP has also sought to capitalize on the incident, with its leaders using it to attack the Congress government and demand greater security measures.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of political parties in fanning communal tensions in the state. The BJP has long been accused of playing a divisive politics, and this incident has only added fuel to the fire.
In the midst of the growing tensions, the need for greater security measures to protect Hindus in Karnataka has become more pressing than ever. The government must take immediate action to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future, and that those responsible are brought to justice.
As the investigation into the case continues, it is clear that the incident has sent shockwaves across the state, and that the BJP’s criticism of the government’s handling of the situation is likely to continue. The situation in Karnataka is complex, and finding a solution will require a deep understanding of the social, political, and economic factors that contribute to communal tensions in the state.
In conclusion, the brutal hacking to death of Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by Hindus in Karnataka. The BJP’s criticism of the government’s handling of the situation is likely to continue, and it will be up to the government to take immediate action to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
