Mumbai: Hindu Sena founder Acchyuta Shetty passes away

Well-known social worker and founder of local right-wing group Hindu Sena Acchyuta Shetty on Sunday died of protracted illness at his residence in Bhiwandi, family sources said. Shetty 78, is survived by his wife and a son. He was crematorium this evening.

He was closely associated with late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe

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