Udaipur tailor's murder an 'act of terror', says Karnataka CM Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said the murder of a Hindu tailor by two Muslim men was an 'act of terror' and alleged an international conspiracy was behind the incident.

Updated on: Jun 30, 2022, 18:24:15 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday referred to the Udaipur murder case as 'an act of terror' and alleged a bigger international conspiracy behind the incident. The CM demanded the case be investigated thoroughly, news agency PTI reported.

Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. (PTI Image)

"All those behind the incident, including international organisations, should be brought to justice and the guilty must be hanged," he said. "The Udaipur incident is a heinous and inhuman act. It is an act of terror. There is a big international conspiracy behind it and it needs to be investigated and those responsible should be hanged," Bommai said.

He pushed for the Rajasthan government to ensure a strict investigation to uncover if international organisations were, in fact, behind the incident and demanded stringent punishment against them if this were proved.

The Karnataka CM spoke to reporters on this after the GST council meeting in Chandigarh.

On Tuesday, Kanhaiya Lal, a Hindu tailor, was murdered brutally by two Muslim men - Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad - at his shop. The killing was filmed and the killers boasted on the clip that was circulated widely. They even threatened prime minister Narendra Modi.

The accused have been arrested. Kanhaiya Lal was killed allegedly over a social media post he made in support of ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and the Prophet Mohammed row.

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot met Kanhaiya's family members today, after which the son told reporters: "I have spoken with the chief minister. He has provided us with financial help too. He has also assured me of a government job. He is cooperating with us."

Kanhaiya Lal's last rites were performed Wednesday morning in the presence of a large crowd - watched over by an alert police force - demanding death sentences for the guilty.

Meanwhile, there was tension in Udaipur this morning after thousands, waving saffron flags, took out a protest march. Reports indicated some stone throwing but no further violence.

(With PTI Inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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