Saffronists raise slogans praising accused in Gaur murder case; demand their release

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September 6, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 6: When a large number of intellectuals and activists from across the country gathered in Bengaluru on Wednesday for the ‘Freedom of Expression’ convention to mark the first anniversary of the martyrdom of journactivist Gauri Lankesh, her opponents staged a counter protest.

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), an affiliate of Sanatan Sanstha, took out a protest march against any proposal to proscribe Sanatan Sanstha.

The police had a tough time preventing a face-off between the HJS rally and the Raj Bhavan Chalo rally organised by Gauri Lankesh Balaga, as both were held in the same area at the same time.

Some participants in the rally organised by HJS raised slogans in praise of accused arrested in connection with the murder of Gauri Lankesh including Parashuram Waghmore, the person who allegedly shot her.

The protesters went on to claim that that innocent Hindus are being fixed in the case. They said that Waghmore is a true Hindu and a true nationalist and not a terrorist. “The Hindu activists arrested in Gauri murder case should be released,” they demanded.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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