Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Law Student Faces Death Threat Over Veer Savarkar WhatsApp DP
A student in India used a picture of a historical figure named Veer Savarkar as his phone's profile picture.
Someone called him on WhatsApp, got angry about the picture, and threatened to hurt him if he didn't remove it.
The caller also insulted Veer Savarkar.
The student recorded the call and has reported it to the police, who are now investigating.
Veer Savarkar is a historical person with different views about him in India.
A law student in Shivamogga, Karnataka, received a death threat via WhatsApp call.
The threat was allegedly made because the student used a picture of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar as his display picture.
The caller questioned the student about the picture, insulted Savarkar, and issued a death threat.
The student recorded the abusive phone call, and the caller identified himself as Praveen.
A police complaint has been filed, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- A law student named Chandan in Shivamogga, Karnataka
- What
- Received a death threat and insults via a WhatsApp call due to his display picture of Veer Savarkar.
- When
- November 6
- Where
- Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Why
- The caller objected to the use of Veer Savarkar's picture as a display picture, insulted Savarkar, and issued a death threat.
Caller's Allegations
Student's Depiction
Veer Savarkar's Role
Caller's Allegations
The caller claimed Veer Savarkar was not a freedom fighter but 'served the British'.
Student's Depiction
The student's display picture showed Veer Savarkar offering flowers to Bharat Mata, implying a patriotic role.
- Student's Name
- Chandan
- Location
- Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Date of Threat
- November 6
- Platform Used
- WhatsApp Call
- Caller's Alleged Name
- Praveen
- Caller's Number Registered Name
- Sheikh Kuwait