Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Congress Worker Killed in BJP Feud
A man named Ganesh Gowda, who worked for the Congress party, was killed by a group of people who support the BJP and Bajrang Dal.
This happened in a place called Sakarayapatna in Chikkamagaluru.
The fight started because of a disagreement about a banner.
Ganesh Gowda was hit on the head and died right away.
The police have taken five people into custody and are investigating what happened.
One of the suspects, Sanjay, was also hurt and had to go to the hospital.
Congress worker Ganesh Gowda (38) was killed by suspected BJP functionaries in Chikkamagaluru.
The altercation began over the removal of a banner celebrating Datta Jayanthi.
Ganesh Gowda was attacked by a gang of 8 persons, with 5 suspects now in custody.
The incident occurred on Friday night on Kalmurudeshwara Mutt road in Sakarayapatna.
Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police has formed special teams to investigate the murder.
- Who
- Congress worker Ganesh Gowda (38) and suspected BJP functionaries
- What
- Murder of Ganesh Gowda after an altercation
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Sakarayapatna, Kadur taluk, Chikkamagaluru
- Why
- Argument over the removal of a banner celebrating Datta Jayanthi
- Victim
- Ganesh Gowda (38)
- Location
- Sakarayapatna, Kadur taluk, Chikkamagaluru
- Date
- Friday night
- Suspects
- 5 persons with BJP and Bajrang Dal ties
- Cause
- Argument over banner removal
- Status
- 5 suspects in custody, investigation ongoing