Bengaluru, Jun 23: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary of Chikmagalur Mohammed Anwar has been allegedly stabbed to death by bike-borne assailants in Gowri Kaluve area. The incident happened on Friday around 9.30 PM near Gauri canal. The 44-year-old was attacked thrice while he was returning from an event, reports claimed. Also Read - Karnataka Congress MLA Narayan Rao Succumbs to COVID-19

After the attack, Anwar collapsed on the spot and succumbed to his injuries. As per eye-witnesses, the perpetrators waited till he collapsed. They fled the spot after ensuring that he is no more. Also Read - 'Pubs Are Ruining Youngsters, Shut Them Down in All Districts', Demands Karnataka BJP Chief

Meanwhile, the police have registered a complaint in connection with the murder case. A manhunt has also been launched to nab the accused. More details are awaited.

Recently, alleged political killing have been reported from several states including West Bengal, Kerala and Karnataka.

In May, young BJP activist Trilochon Mahato was found hanging from a tree in West Bengal’s Purulia. Following the incident BJP chief Amit Shah blamed the state government for inaction. However, TMC has rubbished all allegations calling it baseless. In a similar incident, a 32-year-old BJP worker was found hanging from a pole in Dabha village of Balarampur. Taking to Twitter, BJP posted a video and accused the TMC of killing Dulal Kumar to make Purulia district BJP free.