The murder of MM Kalburgi, Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar
On 30th august, 2015, MM Kalburgi, a noted Kannada scholar and former Vice Chancellor of Kannada University, hampi, was shot at close range by unknown assailants in front of his house in Dharwad.
He was well known as being a rationalist and last year the police had registered a case against him for hurting religious sentiments. Not to be cowed down by such intimidations, Dr Kalburgi continued his campaign against idol worship and Brahminical rituals. Now a debate has erupted that whether the same group is responsible for the deaths of MM Kalburgi, Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar.
Last week the name of dubious group came to light. At least I am hearing it for the first time. It's called Sanathan Santha. It's headquarters belongs to Goa. It is also alleged that members of this group were involved in two bombings, one in 2008 and another in 2010. It is being claimed that Maharashtra Govt had asked this organization to banned as per unlawful activities act, in 2011, but Central Govt did not do so.
But a sudden post by one mr Bhuvith Shetty has come to light via twitter. He has written "Then it was UR AnantaMuMock hinduism and die a dog's death. And dear KS Bhagwan you are next"
He was well known as being a rationalist and last year the police had registered a case against him for hurting religious sentiments. Not to be cowed down by such intimidations, Dr Kalburgi continued his campaign against idol worship and Brahminical rituals. Now a debate has erupted that whether the same group is responsible for the deaths of MM Kalburgi, Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar.
Last week the name of dubious group came to light. At least I am hearing it for the first time. It's called Sanathan Santha. It's headquarters belongs to Goa. It is also alleged that members of this group were involved in two bombings, one in 2008 and another in 2010. It is being claimed that Maharashtra Govt had asked this organization to banned as per unlawful activities act, in 2011, but Central Govt did not do so.
But a sudden post by one mr Bhuvith Shetty has come to light via twitter. He has written "Then it was UR AnantaMuMock hinduism and die a dog's death. And dear KS Bhagwan you are next"
Now, when the members of the same sanathan sanstha were invited to Television debate, they appeared unashamed of anything. Even when two members of their group are already arrested by police in this case.
Now the question is being raised by everyone is, are the members of the same group responsible for the killing of all three rationalists? Given the nature of the crime, it doesn't seem impossible.
Now the question is being raised by everyone is, are the members of the same group responsible for the killing of all three rationalists? Given the nature of the crime, it doesn't seem impossible.
Whereas Mr Dabholkar was well known for his stand against superstition and blind belief. So it is entirely possible that they may have a hand in all the three killings.
And the same group is known to impart arms and weapons training to it's members. So that makes it a potential terror group.
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