Mangaluru: Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr. Veerendra Hegde expresses his deep condemnation and outrage over the brutal killing of a Jain sage in Chikkodi of Belgaum district. According to Jainism, individuals must face the consequences of their actions in this or future lives. The sage who were victims of this crime remain unaware of the reasons behind the prefix. In a positive development, the authorities have successfully apprehended the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act.

Dr. Hegde commends the government and the police for their swift action and calls for the immediate punishment of the guilty. Furthermore, he emphasizes the urgent need for providing enhanced protection to sages and spiritual leaders. Within the community, there is a strong demand for justice and the restoration of peace and harmony.