The recent murder of 24-year-old Arbaaz Aftab in Belagavi has brought the focus on violence by Hindutva groups in north Karnataka.
The revelations of Arbaaz's murder in Belagavi were shocking and this did not happen overnight. Over the years, many Hindutva groups have been active in the north Karnataka region. With reporting from Belagavi, TNM traces the violent history of Hindutva groups and what it means for Karnataka.