Karnataka Police Station Assault: 16 Arrested, 1,000 Charged
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Synopsis
As of February 14, 16 arrests have been made in the Karnataka police station attack case, with 1,000 individuals charged. Investigations are ongoing, and further arrests are expected as police track down additional suspects linked to the violence triggered by a controversial social media post.
Key Takeaways
- 16 individuals arrested in the police station attack case.
- 1,000 people have been booked in connection with the incident.
- More arrests are anticipated as investigations continue.
- Judicial custody for the arrested suspects.
- Karnataka Home Minister vows strong action against rioters.
Mysuru, Feb 14 (NationPress) The total number of arrests in the Karnataka police station attack case has increased to 16 as of Friday, with 1,000 individuals officially charged in connection with the incident, according to police sources.
Officials indicated that further arrests are anticipated as efforts are ongoing to identify and locate additional suspects. Many of the accused have reportedly gone into hiding, leaving their mobile devices behind at their residences.
The individuals apprehended have been placed in judicial custody.
Authorities have identified over 100 suspects using CCTV footage and have initiated a manhunt for these individuals.
Additionally, the local court is scheduled to hear the bail petition of Satish, also known as Panduranga, who posted a controversial message on social media that incited the violence and riots.
The court has instructed law enforcement to present the accused, currently in judicial custody, before the court today.
Previously, Karnataka Police detained Satish, a resident of Kalyannagar in Mysuru, due to a provocative social media post that contained communal remarks against a specific community, incited by the celebration of the Aam Aadmi Party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, which led to unrest in Mysuru.
His post mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, former Chief Ministers Akhilesh Yadav and Arvind Kejriwal, while also making inflammatory communal comments against a particular religious group. The post gained significant traction on social media by Monday evening.
Later that night, a group from the minority community gathered outside the Udayagiri police station, demanding action against the accused.
Despite police efforts to calm the situation, including the involvement of religious leaders, the crowd became aggressive, resulting in stone-pelting directed at the police station.
The mob also assaulted the official vehicle of the DCP. As the situation escalated, law enforcement resorted to a lathi-charge and subsequently deployed tear gas. Additional police units were called in, and senior officials along with local political leaders assured the crowd that action would be taken against the accused.
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara reiterated on Thursday that severe measures would be enacted against the rioters, with more arrests expected.
The Karnataka BJP has called for unity among all parties to address necessary actions for safeguarding internal security, emphasizing the need to support the police force that provides protection.
