A group of people belonging to different religions have extended their contribution to repair an old house belonging to Vishwanath Shetty, who was murdered in a communal clash in Shivamogga seven years ago. Among those who worked for the last two days included Muslims, Christians and Hindus.
Vishwanath Shetty, a Hindutva activist, was murdered by a group of people near Gajanur on February 19, 2015. He died in the clash that erupted following a rally by the Popular Front of India in the city on the day. People returning from the rally allegedly attacked him. He was survived by aged parents, wife and son. Over the years, his father passed away and his wife also died due to health issues. His mother, Meenakshamma, has been taking care of her grandson Aditya (Vishwanath Shetty’s son). Now, the boy is studying in a residential school at Koppa. The old woman earns a meagre amount by collecting plastic waste.
