Protests turn violent in parts of Karnataka over Cauvery issue

12 September, Bengalauru

In Karnataka, Cauvery issue triggered wide scale protests and arson in parts of Karnataka including Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mandya.

State Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwar said, 27 Tamil Nadu registered vehicles were torched by miscreants in Bengaluru and 200 people creating trouble were detained.

To prevent further escalation of situation, prohibitory orders are clamped in these three cities. State has deputed 10 companies of Central Reserve Police Force and 182 companies of Karnataka State Reserve police apart from Rapid Action Force personnel to ensure law and order.

The Centre has rushed ten companies comprising one thousand personnel of the special anti-riot paramilitary force to the state to tackle the violent situation. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has appealed for maintainig peace.

Parameshwar also informed that the Chief Minister has written a letter to his counterpart in Tamilnadu J Jayalalitha to ensure safety of Kannadigas in Tamilnadu.

Meanwhile Home Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken to Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and took stock of the situation in the two states arising out following the protest over Cauvery water sharing issue.