In 2015 Vishwanath Shetty was allegedly murdered by Popular Front of India (PFI) activists.
[4] Minister Kimmane Rathnakar gave 5 Lakh to his family.
[5] According to police, Vishwanath was allegedly stabbed by PFI activists.
[6] 56 people were arrested for violence after his murder in Gajanur village, and seven people were arrested for his murder.
[7][8] Villagers of Gajanur accused PFI of attacking them.