At least three people died in violent clashes with the police in east Bengaluru late Tuesday night, over an alleged derogatory social media post uploaded by a Congress legislator’s relative. The incident took place between DJ Halli and KG Halli areas after a mob started pelting stones and torching vehicles.
Confirming the deaths, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Kamal Pant told IndianExpress.com, “We have learned that three people have died during the incident. However, we are yet to ascertain the exact reason behind these deaths.”
Pant said over 50 police personnel, including senior officers at the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) level, were also injured in the incident. “Police jeeps, buses, and other vehicles parked in the area were torched by the mob. Stone pelting was also rampant in the area during the late hours. Two vehicles in which DCPs arrived at the site were overturned and burnt,” Pant said.
Earlier, Pant said the police had identified and arrested the person behind the derogatory post. Apart from this, over 100 people were arrested for the violence. “With regard to incidents in DJ Halli, accused Naveen arrested for posting derogatory posts… also total 110 accused arrested for arson, stone pelting and assault on police
Directions have been issued to the police to take strict action against the perpetrators involved in inciting violence at MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy’s residence and later against the police in DJ Halli station limits. The government will take all measures to punish the guilty,” Yediyurappa said. “The government will not tolerate such provocations and rumors. I appeal to the public to maintain peace
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