Savarkar poster torn in Karnataka's Tumakuru day after Shivamogga violence
2 years, 4 months ago

Savarkar poster torn in Karnataka's Tumakuru day after Shivamogga violence

India Today  

A poster of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was torn by a group of people in Karnataka's Tumakuru on Tuesday, a day after violence broke out in Shivamogga after a group allegedly removed Savarkar's poster on Independence Day. The Savarkar poster was installed as part of Independence Day celebrations. On Monday, as part of the 76th Independence Day celebrations, one group tried to tie Savarkar's flex to the high mast light pole at the Ameer Ahmed circle in Shivamogga, to which the other group objected and wanted to install Tipu Sultan's flex there. READ | Tension in Karnataka's Shivamogga over Savarkar poster, curfew imposed Tensions flared up and one person was stabbed in the violence.

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Unfortunate as we celebrate India@75: Vikram Sampath on Savarkar poster row in K'taka
2 years, 4 months ago

Unfortunate as we celebrate India@75: Vikram Sampath on Savarkar poster row in K'taka

India Today  

Historian Vikram Sampath said it was extremely unfortunate that violence erupted over the poster of Veer Savarkar at a time when India was celebrating 75 years of freedom. He said, "It is very unfortunate that a person who was at the forefront of the freedom struggle, 'Veer Savarkar', is being dragged into petty street politics." It is very unfortunate that …

‘Why put Savarkar’s portrait in a Muslim area?’ Siddaramaiah on Shivamogga incident
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Why put Savarkar’s portrait in a Muslim area?’ Siddaramaiah on Shivamogga incident

Op India  

Former Karnataka chief minister and Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah on Tuesday gave a bizarre explanation over communal tensions that swept Shivamogga district on Monday. “Why did they put Savarakar’s photo in a Muslim area and removed Tipu Sultan’s portrait?” Siddaramaiah questioned on Tuesday, a day after a row broke out over a Vinayak Damodar Savarkar banner displayed at Ameer Ahmed …

Shivamogga violence: Section 144 till 18 August, sale of liquor restricted over Veer Savarkar, Tipu Sultan poster row
2 years, 4 months ago

Shivamogga violence: Section 144 till 18 August, sale of liquor restricted over Veer Savarkar, Tipu Sultan poster row

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Karnataka Police and Rapid Action Force have been conducting flag march amid Section 144 imposed in Shivamogga after clash broke out between two groups over installation of poster of Veer Savarkar and Tipu Sultan New Delhi: In Karnataka’s Shivamogga, prohibitory orders under Section 144 will remain in force till Thursday, 18 August after clash between two groups over the installation …

Shivamogga violence: Have instructed police to conduct stringent investigation, says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 4 months ago

Shivamogga violence: Have instructed police to conduct stringent investigation, says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Firstpost  

Karnataka police arrested four men in connection with the stabbing incident that took place in the Shivamogga district on Monday New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has reacted to the violence in the Shivamogga district over the poster of Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar on Independence Day. More than 1000 of our police personnel have come here from other districts.” …

Shivamogga violence: Karnataka home minister holds meeting with senior police officials
2 years, 4 months ago

Shivamogga violence: Karnataka home minister holds meeting with senior police officials

Firstpost  

Karnataka police has arrested four men in connection with the stabbing incident that took place in the Shivamogga district on Monday New Delhi: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has reacted to communal clashes in Shivamogga over a poster of Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar in the district on Independence Day. Araga Jnanendra is holding a meeting with ADGP Law & Order …

Row over Savarkar poster: 4 arrested for stabbing man in Karnataka's Shivamogga
2 years, 4 months ago

Row over Savarkar poster: 4 arrested for stabbing man in Karnataka's Shivamogga

India Today  

The Karnataka police on Tuesday arrested four men in connection with the stabbing that took place in the Shivamogga district on Monday. The Additional Director General of Police, Alok Kumar, said Nadeem was involved in the communal clashes that took place in 2016 in Shivamogga during a Ganesha procession. The arrest comes a day after a man, Prem Singh, was …

Karnataka: Man stabbed in Shivamogga after clash over Veer Savarkar, Tipu Sultan posters; 4 arrested
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Man stabbed in Shivamogga after clash over Veer Savarkar, Tipu Sultan posters; 4 arrested

India TV News  

Highlights A 20-year-old youth was stabbed in Karnataka's Shivamogga district on Monday. Karnataka clashes: A 20-year-old youth was stabbed in Karnataka's Shivamogga district on Monday as he was returning from work. The attack took place after a clash broke out in the district as some members of the Muslim community tried replacing posters of Veer Savarkar with that of Tipu …

Karnataka: Sec 144 imposed in Shivamogga following clash over Savarkar poster
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Sec 144 imposed in Shivamogga following clash over Savarkar poster

Live Mint  

Tension erupted in Shivamogga city of Karnataka on Sunday after two groups clashed over installing a flex of Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and 18th century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan at the Amir Ahmad Circle. Authorities have deployed additional forces in the area and have claimed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code in the entire city. Here …

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in Shivamogga after tension escalates over Veer Savarkar portrait
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in Shivamogga after tension escalates over Veer Savarkar portrait

Firstpost  

A row erupted on Monday, after a group of people tried to remove the portraits of Veer Savarkar to install banners of Tipu Sultan at the Ameer Ahmad circle of the city Bengaluru: In Karnataka’s Shivamogga, Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed after a group of people tried to remove posters of Veer Savarkar to install Tipu Sultan’s …

Tension in Karnataka's Shivamogga over Savarkar poster, curfew imposed
2 years, 4 months ago

Tension in Karnataka's Shivamogga over Savarkar poster, curfew imposed

India Today  

A case of stabbing was reported in the Gandhi Bazar area of Karnataka's Shivamogga, hours after a row erupted over a poster of Veer Savarkar put up at Ameer Ahmed circle on Independence Day. According to the Karnataka home minister, the stabbing incident is likely due to the ongoing Savarkar photo issue in Shivamogga. READ | India must be a …

Karnataka: 2 stabbed, curfew clamped following clash over Savarkar poster in Shivamogga | 10 points
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: 2 stabbed, curfew clamped following clash over Savarkar poster in Shivamogga | 10 points

India TV News  

Karnataka: Police clamped prohibitory orders in Shivamogga city after a row erupted between two groups over installing flex of Hindutva icon V D Savarkar and 18th-century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan at Amir Ahmad Circle. Here are 10 key points about this story: As part of the 76th Independence Day celebrations, one group had tried to tie Savarkar's flex to the …

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