In 2015 Vishwanath Shetty was allegedly murdered by Popular Front of India (PFI) activists. [1] [2] [3] The clash started during a rally by PFI. [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. [9]