Mysuru, Mar 14: Incidents of violence, including stone pelting which resulted in damage to KSRTC buses, forcible closure of shops and establishments and torching of two vehicles were reported from parts of Mysuru as Bharatiya Janata Party workers went on a rampage during a bandh called to protest against the murder of party activist Raju.
Even though police launched a manhunt to nab the miscreants involved in the murder of Raju (30), the communal forces are trying to further disrupt the situation in the cultural capital of the state.
The City Police has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the (Code of Criminal Procedure) CrPC after the murder. However, ignoring the prohibitory orders the BJP activists took out protest rally, which took a violent turn.
While city and suburban services were withdrawn after stones were pelted at buses near the suburban bus stand, the police resorted to mild lathi-charge near Mandi police station to disperse a mob proceeding towards the communally sensitive Sawdey Road.
Protesters entered Devaraja Market and ransacked fruit and vegetable stalls that remained open during the bandh after entering into an altercation with traders. While a car and a police van were also stoned, a two-wheeler and an autorickshaw were set ablaze.
There was tension at K.R. Hospital mortuary, where the post-mortem was conducted, as a large crowd had gathered demanding compensation for the next of kin of Raju and the arrest of the culprits. The protesters claimed Raju had sought police protection six months ago perceiving threat to his life, but no security was provided.
BJP leaders, including Mysuru MP Pratap Simha and C.T. Ravi, MLA, held a meeting with Deputy Commissioner C. Shikha, who later announced compensation of Rs. 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased.
Meanwhile, prohibitory orders have been extended in Mysuru for the next 48 hours.
"This is a brutal murder. The disputed place should be vacated by the administration... The accused should be arrested, along with his supporters. The government should pay compensation," said BJP leader C.P. Ravi.
"Raju was a very good worker. We are saddened by his loss. He has been fighting for this issue since 2009...We won't allow the body to be taken till compensation is paid," said former BJP MLA Maruti Rao.
Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwara said all steps have been taken to arrest the assailants soon and no political colour should be given to the incident.
State DGP Om Prakash said additional police force, including Karnataka State Reserve Police, had been deployed to maintain law and order and appealed for communal harmony.
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Cheddi mind washed bekaris who doesnt think, will alwz praise and rise to please their EVIL masters .... come YAAR forget the leaders... They cannot help U when YOUR life is taken back by the one who Gave this LIFE.
Our Heart felt condolences, but what Master Blasterr Ravi what was he? how many Criminal cases against him???? looks like sadooo!!!!! Gangasara Anna Naren you really a Bull of the Gate!!!! might have Drink your Gangasara and did this Crime. Coastal digest writing the real news not like you chealas says whats what??, if you can not digest ignore Gangasara Anna, You Bajji, Ranjji, RSS now Chaddi gone Trouser came will not change their habits.
coastal digest can only write news which jihadists can digest ...look at the frustration level of muslim commentors ... love it ... i do remember one verse in kautilya neethi ... \ raja shakthi shaali aadashtu , rashtradrohi galige frustration suru agattanthe \"' , i dont see any good articles in cd nowadays .. highlights owaisi statements , who asked for the slaughter of hindus .papa editor ge mostly antha news hudko kelsa .. anyways swalpa saabi galanna urisona jai sangh parivar ... jai bajrangdal ... jai ho babu bajrangi ... intifada maadthini anthiro jihadist galanna shivana paada seristiro israel ge jai .... hara hara modi .... thalaiva shri shri narendra modiji ki jai ... namak haram owaisi ge dikkara...."
Killing own people and blaming others to destroy peace...god will punish one day and no one will save them and that day will come soon
What more proof need for our honorable Home minister to declare RSS as Terrorist Organisation?? He is just waiting more bloodshed and property loss in our State?? who is going to pay compensation for those who lost their property ?? is there is any rule and law applicable for RSS goons in our country??
This report is more violent than the BJP's protest. Why the hell coastaldigest always depicts saffron groups as anti-social elements?
Common, follow some ethics of journalism!
well these days we see lynching, honour killing, individual rivalry etc., In this case we dont have full details, wonder why so many guys are over reacting just because BJP worker is attached to a person!
What you have said is true, you start a ill activity, it chases you back and the parties mentioned you are known to create Hatred in the soceity.
So only BJP workers should go on killing whomever they want? Cops should arrest the culprit irrespective who is killed.
When MM Kulburgi was murdered by these saffron terrorists, the BJP leaders mocked the ‘award wapsi’ protest and called it ‘anti-nationalism’. For them, this kind of violence is nationalism. It is sad that my India has become a breeding ground for terrorists these years.
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