Schools and colleges in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district reopened after a week-long shutdown following the killing of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha. The district administration here has extended the prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC till March 4.
The district administration had imposed curfew in the district on February 21 and closed schools and colleges. The police had arrested 10 people in the case and the government has said that it does not appear to be just a case of murder. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “There seems to be a bigger picture than what is visible to the eye.”
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Harsh, a Bajrang Dal worker, was murdered by a gang of miscreants on February 20. Popularly known as Harsha Hindu, he was at the fore of Hindutva activities and questioned the illegal transportation of cows. His killing led to widespread violence and the police department imposed curfew orders from last Monday.
Schools up to class 10 reopened in Karnataka on February 14 amid the hijab controversy. “I appeal to everyone to work together and see peace in colleges. Schools will open for classes from Monday to 10th. Degree colleges will reopen later,” said Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
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