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In 2015 '''Vishwanath Shetty''' was allegedly murdered by [[Popular Front of India]] (PFI) activists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/india/bjp-vowed-justice-for-hindutva-worker-murders-in-karnataka-3-yrs-on-heres-where-cases-stand/855533/|title=BJP vowed ‘justice for Hindutva worker murders’ in Karnataka. 3 yrs on, here's where cases stand|date=3 March 2022|publisher=theprint.in|first=Anusha Ravi|last=Sood|accessdate=30 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=932255|title=Shivamogga: Mother of killed Hindu worker in penury, picks rags for survival|website=www.daijiworld.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/people-volunteer-to-repair-house-of-communal-clash-victim-in-shivamogga/article65144289.ece|title=People volunteer to repair house of communal clash victim in Shivamogga|date=1 March 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The clash started during a rally by PFI. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/460915/man-dies-group-attacks-him.html|title=Man dies as group attacks him after communal clash|date=20 February 2015|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Minister [[Kimmane Rathnakar]] gave 5 Lakh to his family. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bolt-from-the-blue-for-this-family/article6918837.ece|title=Bolt from the blue for this family|first=Veerendra|last=P.m|date=21 February 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> According to police, Vishwanath was allegedly stabbed by PFI activists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/violence-rips-shimoga-section-144-imposed/articleshow/46304418.cms|title=Violence rips Shimoga, Section 144 imposed &#124; Bengaluru News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> 56 people were arrested for violence after his murder in Gajanur village, and seven people were arrested for his murder.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/prohibitory-orders-imposed-in-shimoga-after-communal-clash/|title=Prohibitory orders imposed in Shimoga after communal clash|date=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2015/apr/20/3-arrested-for-murder-in-shivamogga-744715.html|title=3 Arrested for Murder in Shivamogga|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Villagers of Gajanur accused PFI of attacking them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/communal-clash-in-shivamogga-56-held-more-arrests-likely-443563.html|title=Communal clash in Shivamogga: 56 held, more arrests likely|date=21 February 2015|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref><br />
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[[Category:2015 murders in India|Shetty, Vishwanath]]<br />
[[Category:Crime in Karnataka]]<br />
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[[Category:Anti-Hindu violence in India]]<br />
[[Category:2015 in Indian politics]]<br />
[[Category:Deaths by person in India|Shetty, Vishwanath]]<br />
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