Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal

Bantwal, Jul 7: After battling for life for three days, RSS activist Sharath who was attacked by a group on July 4, passed away in a hospital here on Friday July 7.

Sharath Madivala (28), who ran 'Udaya' laundry service at BC Road, was brutally attacked by a group when he was about to leave his workplace for home on the night of July 4. The attack happened despite Sec 144 being in place.

A critically injured Sharath was taken to hospital by locals Abdul Rauf and Praveen in an auto rickshaw. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru.

Despite best efforts by the doctors and close watch by the medical staff, Sharath could not be saved, said hospital sources. 

Sharath, son of Taniyappa a resident of Kandur, Sajipamunnur, was the only son to his parents. He was taking care of the laundry service all by himself and shared good rapport with other shopkeepers in the neighbourhood. 

Following the attack, right-wing outfits and BJP staged a huge protest at BC Road on July 7 morning, condemning the attack and targetting the Congress government, in violation of the prohibitory orders.

Sharath's mortal remains will be brought to his house in Kandur on Saturday July 8 morning, after which he will be cremated, said BJP leader Rajesh Naik.

With messages about Sharath's death going viral on social media even before it was officially announced, the police have tightened security while Sec 144 continues to be clamped in the district.

Sharath's supporters, right-wing leaders and well-wishers swarmed the hospital on receiving news of his death.