Law student threatened for putting up Savarkar photo as display picture on WhatsApp

SHIVAMOGGA: A law student reportedly received a threatening call from an anonymous person who objected to him using a photo of Veer Savarkar as his WhatsApp display picture (DP). The incident occurred on November 6 and the student was even threatened of life.

Chandan H, in his complaint to the police, said the caller introduced himself as Praveen, used abusive language and asked him to remove Savarkar’s photo from his display pictue. When Chandan refused, the caller threatened him, saying “Savarkar licked the boots of the British and was no freedom fighter. I am also a Hindu, take down the picture”.

The number from which the call was made was traced to Kuwait, and the name associated with it is Sheik. Chandan, who is active in Hindu organisations, believes the call is related to his association with these groups. The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.