Communal violence in Bengaluru: Two killed, 60 policemen injured, 300 vehicles burnt

Like Uttar Pradesh, Bengaluru will recover damages from property of perpetrators: Ravi

Bengaluru, Ta. Thursday, August 13, 2020

Heavy communal violence erupted late Tuesday night in the area of ​​DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations in Bengaluru following a post written against Mohammad Paygambar Saheb on social media in Bengaluru.

The violence escalated to such an extent that a curfew was immediately imposed in the area and Article 144, which was enforced in Bengaluru, was extended on Thursday. Police opened fire to control the situation, in which two people were killed on the spot. More than 60 policemen were injured in the violence. Police have arrested 146 people, including an SDPI leader, in connection with the incident.

Several CRPF and CISF companies have been deployed in Bengaluru to control the situation. Karnataka Chief Minister Yeddyurappa has signaled stern action against those responsible for the incident.

Karnataka Minister CT Ravi said the riots were pre-planned. More than 300 vehicles were torched in the riots. Damage to public property will be recovered from the properties of the rioters in the city as in Uttar Pradesh.

In Bengaluru, the nephew of Congress MLA Akhand Srinivasa Murthy posted a catastrophic post on Facebook about the Prophet Mohammad. However, he later deleted the post. However, a large crowd began to gather outside MLA Srinivasa Murthy's Bengaluru-based residence over the alleged provocative post, which attacked Murthy's residence and caused extensive vandalism.

Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Eventually the police had to open fire to control the crowd and a curfew was imposed in the area.

According to police sources, the nephew of Congress MLA Murthy claimed that his Facebook account had been hacked. He did not post anything against the Prophet. Some organizations, on the other hand, have lodged a complaint against Murthy's nephew at the DJ Halli police station for allegedly posting provocations. Meanwhile, the mob also attacked DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations along with the MLA's house.

Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Police personnel were also targeted in the sudden outbreak of violence. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Kamal Kant said people started gathering in the area after the Facebook post went viral. Our officers tried to persuade him. He was demanding immediate arrest. But later they started throwing stones. He set fire to more than 300 vehicles.

After the violence broke out, Chief Minister Yeddyurappa said strict action had been ordered against the culprits and the government would take all necessary steps to control the situation. Criticizing the violence, Karnataka Congress president D. That. "Our party strongly criticizes this incident," Shivkumar said. I have called a meeting of Congress MLAs. We will give our full support to the government to maintain peace and harmony.