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In 2015 Vishwanath Shetty was allegedly murdered by Popular Front of India (PFI) activists.[1][2][3] The clash started during a rally by PFI. [4] Minister Kimmane Rathnakar gave 5 Lakh to his family. [5] According to police, Vishwanath was allegedly stabbed by PFI activists.[6] 56 people were arrested for violence after his murder in Gajanur village, and seven people were arrested for his murder.[7][8] Villagers of Gajanur accused PFI of attacking them.[9]

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  1. Sood, Anusha Ravi (3 March 2022). "BJP vowed 'justice for Hindutva worker murders' in Karnataka. 3 yrs on, here's where cases stand". theprint.in. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  2. "Shivamogga: Mother of killed Hindu worker in penury, picks rags for survival". www.daijiworld.com.
  3. "People volunteer to repair house of communal clash victim in Shivamogga". 1 March 2022 – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "Man dies as group attacks him after communal clash". Deccan Herald. 20 February 2015.
  5. P.m, Veerendra (21 February 2015). "Bolt from the blue for this family" – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. "Violence rips Shimoga, Section 144 imposed | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. "Prohibitory orders imposed in Shimoga after communal clash". 21 February 2015.
  8. "3 Arrested for Murder in Shivamogga". The New Indian Express.
  9. "Communal clash in Shivamogga: 56 held, more arrests likely". Deccan Herald. 21 February 2015.