Karnataka minister CT Ravi on Wednesday claimed that the violence that broke out in Bengaluru earlier in the day was orchestrated, NDTV re...
Karnataka minister CT Ravi on Wednesday claimed that the violence that broke out in Bengaluru earlier in the day was orchestrated, NDTV reported. The minister added that the state would emulate the Uttar Pradesh government and recover losses from the damage caused to public property from the protestors.
At least three people were killed and around 60 personnel were injured in Bengaluru when protestors clashed with the police during a protest. The demonstrations began after a relative of Congress MLA R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy put up a Facebook post that was allegedly offensive to Islam. Murthy’s relative was arrested.
Additionally, at least 145 people have been arrested in connection with the violence so far. A ban on large gatherings was imposed in DJ Halli, KG Halli and Kavalbyrasandra areas.
“The riot was planned,” Ravi told reporters. “Petrol bombs and stones were used in destruction of property. Over 300 vehicles were burnt. We have suspects but can only confirm after investigation.... We will do asset recovery from rioters like in Uttar Pradesh.”
The Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh in March had passed a UP Recovery of Damage to Public Properties Ordinance, 2020, for recovery of losses of government and private properties during political processions.
Karnataka’s Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai also said the government will recover the losses, arising...
