“Jain bodies launch stir for strict action in Karnataka monk’s murder case”, Hindustan Times, July 11, 2023:
“On Saturday, police found the chopped body parts of the Jain monk who allegedly went missing two days ago from his ashram in Hirekodi village of the district. Two people, including the prime accused, were arrested on the same day and confessed to the crime.
Hundreds of Jains from various parts of north Karnataka and south Maharashtra protested the murder of Monk Kaamakumar on Monday, demanding capital punishment for the accused.
Jain organisations in the state presented four demands to the government, including police protection during the monks’ pada yatra (foot pilgrimage), security during their stay, safeguarding Jain Basadis (monasteries), and the establishment of a Jain Corporation or Board for the welfare of the community…..”
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