The arrest of Srikanth Poojari, in connection with a case pertaining to violence on December 5, 1992, has triggered political backlash, with BJP leaders going up in arms against the Congress government terming it anti-Hindu and accusing it of targeting Hindutva activists.
Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok, who held a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday to condemn the arrest, will go to Hubballi on Wednesday to lead a protest against the police action.
In fact, Hubballi witnessed a late-night protest on Monday night by Vishwa Hindu Parishat (VHP) activists in front of the Town Police Station accusing the police of targeting Hindutva activists just before the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The protestors led by Sanjeev Badaskar, Jayateerth Katti and others finally withdrew the protest after Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajiv promised looking into the matter and rectifying lapses, if any.
Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai, who met the family members of the arrested man, too accused the government of appeasement politics and said that the party will stand with Srikanth Poojari.
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