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Bengaluru violence live updates: District magistrate to conduct an inquiry, government to recover losses from rioters

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 12, 2020, 23:43:31 IST

Bengaluru violence live updates: District magistrate to conduct an inquiry, government to recover losses from rioters

Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Bengaluru after three people were killed in violence over a social media post on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Congress has appealed to the people to maintain peace. Stay with TOI for all updates

14:25 (IST) Aug 12

Owaisi condemns Bengaluru violence

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday condemned violence in Bengaluru over an objectionable social media post. "The violence in #Bengaluru & the objectionable/offensive social media posts are highly condemnable. I appeal to everyone involved to not indulge in violence. I hope peace is strengthened," Owaisi tweeted.

13:06 (IST) Aug 12

Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru. Curfew imposed in DJ Halli and KG Halli police station limits

13:05 (IST) Aug 12

Muzammil Pasha and six others from SDPI have been detained for questioning

12:55 (IST) Aug 12

I strongly condemn the incident and our party also condemns whatever happened last night. It happened due to a person's post on social media. At this point, it is important to maintain peace: Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar

12:46 (IST) Aug 12

Now, situation is completely under control. Curfew imposed in DJ Halli & KG Halli police station limits & Section 144 imposed in remaining city. We are getting some companies from RAF, CRPF & CISF to join our security arrangements

Bengaluru city police commissioner

12:45 (IST) Aug 12

GN Shivamurthy, deputy commissioner, Bengaluru Urban visits DJ Halli police station that was vandalised last night, as violence broke out over an alleged inciting social media post

GN Shivamurthy, deputy commissioner, Bengaluru Urban visits #DJhalli police station that was vandalised last night,… https://t.co/fC4Z1ASX4b
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12:44 (IST) Aug 12

Home minister Basavaraj Bommai cancels Mangaluru programme of reviewing disaster management preparedness in wake of Bengaluru violence and rushes back to state capital

12:43 (IST) Aug 12

Congress MLA and former minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan termed the violence as 'unfortunate.' "I am hopeful police will take action against all those who are responsible for this. I also request everyone to stay calm and maintain peace in the area," Khan tweeted.

12:42 (IST) Aug 12

Curfew has been imposed in the affected areas in and around DJ Halli and KG Halli

12:41 (IST) Aug 12

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said the "attack on the residence of MLA Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy and the DJ Halli police station and riot are condemnable."

12:40 (IST) Aug 12

The Congress MLA's residence and a police station were among those targeted by the angry mob, prompting the government to issue a stern warning that rioting and law and order issues will not be tolerated.

12:40 (IST) Aug 12

Scores of persons, including around 50 policemen, were injured in the violence that erupted on Tuesday night and continued till the wee hours of Wednesday, apparently prompted by the 'communally sensitive' online post.

12:40 (IST) Aug 12

Atleast three people were killed after police opened fire to quell a mob that went on a rampage irked over a social media post allegedly put out by a Congress legislator's relative, as a city locality witnessed arson and violence.

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