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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Sep 13, 2016, 12:53 AM IST
Protests escalated on Monday in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu after Supreme Court's judgement asking Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water pre day to Tamil Nadu till Septemebr 20. Earlier, the apex court had ordered Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs a day to ameliorate the plight of farmers of the neighbouring state.
Sporadic violence broke out in Bangalore and in some other parts of Karnataka even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to his Tamil Nadu counterpart Jayalalithaa to ensure adequate safety and protection for Kannada-speaking people in the state.
Protests by fringe Tamil outfits erupted in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with some commercial and government establishments of Karnataka being targeted. At least six lorries with Tamil Nadu registration were set on fire or stoned and a Chennai-based mobile shop and two hotels were attacked in Bengaluru, police said, as activists of different pro-Kannada outfits took to the streets.
Bengaluru police said prohibitory orders had not been imposed in any part of the city and asked people not to pay heed to rumours. Elaborate security arrangements are in place in the city with 15,000 policemen being deployed.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has requested Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to arrange two special trains from Karnataka to Kerala to bring back Keralites who are willing to come.
Umesh Kumar, IGP, said, "Curfew has been imposed in 7 limits of Bengaluru including Rajgopal Nagar, Kamakshipalya, Vijaynagar, Byatarayanpura, Kengeri, Magadi Road and Rajajinagar."
Protesters pelt stones at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence in Mysuru.
1 civilian dead, 1 injured in firing by police near Hegganahalli area in #Bengaluru #CauveryProtests
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa over phone to enquire about the situation. Singh assured full support from Centre to both of them to deal with the situation.
The US on Monday issued an advisory asking its citizens based in Bengalruu not to visit areas where protests are taking place. A number of American companies, including IT firms have offices in Bengaluru.
The advisory read:
"US citizens are reminded that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations."
Read the full advisory here.
Centre rushes 10 RAF companies to Karnataka comprising 1000 personnel of the special anti-riot paramilitary force RAF to tackle the situation.
These additional contingents will assist the state police even as three such RAF units and an all-women CRPF company have already been deployed in Karnataka in view of the violent protests.
PTI
#WATCH: More than 20 buses set on fire by protesters in #Bengaluru's KPN bus depot #CauveryProtests pic.twitter.com/akqL7MDghr
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
#SpotVisuals More than 20 buses set on fire by protesters in #Bengaluru's KPN bus depot #CauveryProtests pic.twitter.com/thMF4dzoeL
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
In Bengaluru's KPN bus depot, more than 20 buses have been set on fire by protesters.
More than 20 buses set on fire by protesters in #Bengaluru's KPN bus depot #CauveryProtests
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
Next meeting of the Cauvery Supervisory Committee will be held in Delhi on September 19. According to media reports, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry have been requested to submit relevant information to Cauvery Supervisory Committee by Septemebr 15.
Protests by fringe Tamil outfits erupted in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today with some commercial and government establishments of Karnataka coming under attack. Outfits such as Naam Tamizhar Katchi and Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi hit the streets protesting the ongoing agitations in Karnataka opposing release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, police said.
Four persons have been detained in connection with the restaurant attack while around 25 taken into custody in Puducherry, they said.
PTI
#CauveryIssue : As A Preventive Measure #Section144 CrPC Is Imposed In Bengaluru City From 1700 Hours Today @CPBlr
— BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) September 12, 2016
Tomorrow at 11:30 AM, K'taka CM has called emergency Cabinet meet to discuss #CauveryIssue: Karnataka HM G Parameshwara
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
According to ANI, agitated protesters in Bengaluru broke the camera of a private news channel. They also hit a reporter.
#CauveryProtests: Pro-Kannada activists set vehicle on fire during protest in Bengaluru's Nayandahalli area pic.twitter.com/ndoKVnLsI0
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
Bengaluru: Protesters vandalise and set vehicle on fire in Nayandahalli over #CauveryIssue pic.twitter.com/pfDLiSUzSs
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that 200 protesters who were involved in vandalising activites across state have been detained. He also said that Section 144 CrPC has been imposed in Pandavapura area. He also asked pro-Karnataka activists and farmers associations to maintain peace. He said that they will fight this issue legally.
"Our appeal is if you are protesting, please protest peacefully. We know that injustice has been done to Karnataka. We have deployed sufficient amount of police force. We have got support from Centre," said Parameshwara.
10 companies of CRPF & RAF have been sent. We have also requested for 10 more companies: Karnataka HM G Parameshwara pic.twitter.com/GVmbJcoPrf
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
"People of Karnataka never expected such a verdict from Supreme Court. We thought SC will send a team to see situations of reservoirs, collect data and then come to a conclusion, but nothing as such has happened. It's normal for people in this situation to get excited, but I request people of Karnataka that they should maintain peace, law and order. As a preventive measure, Section 144 CrPC imposed in Bengaluru City from 5pm," said Gowda.
These goons laying siege to #Karnataka bank in #Puducherry. The man with the broom though cleared cobwebs too!! pic.twitter.com/voV0pwMvvU
— T S Sudhir (@Iamtssudhir) September 12, 2016
In Puducherry, Tamilaga Valvurimai party staged protest against Karnatak CM Siddaramaih. They also protested inside Karnataka Bank with a broomstick.
Lorries bearing Tamil Nadu registration number were pelted stones at near Hubli bypass. No injuries have been reported. Bengaluru Police said that around 270 police patrol vehicles have been deployed all over in the city in wake of Cauvery protests. Bengaluru police also urged citizens not to pay attention to rumours.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to the CM of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa over violent protests #CauveryIssue pic.twitter.com/33yPargngz
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
Metro service in Bengaluru resumes, was suspended for 20 minutes
Karnataka government asks TN to ensure safety of Kannadigas
Voicing concern over attacks on state vehicles and a hotel run by a native of Karnataka in Tamil Nadu amid the ongoing Cauvery row, the state government has asked its counterpart to take steps for the safety of Kannadigas living there and to protect their property.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would write to his Tamil Nadu counterpart Jayalalithaa to help cooperate in maintaining cordiality between the states, which are now locked in a bitter row over release of Cauvery water.
Siddaramaiah said he would also speak to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, if necessary, on the incidents targetting Kannadigas.
144 Section Prohibitory Order has not been ordered to any area of Bengaluru city.
Pro-Kannada activists set a vehicle on fire in Bengaluru during protest.
Pro-Kannada activists set a vehicle on fire in Bengaluru during Protest over Cauvery water issue pic.twitter.com/ne7lFzpJW1
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
There were three cases of vehicle burning around Mysuru road, situation coming back to normalcy: Police
WATCH: Pro-Kannada activists set a vehicle on fire in Bengaluru during Protest over Cauvery water issue pic.twitter.com/FSMmpQ0FzT
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 12, 2016
Police lathi-charges protesting pro-Kannada activists in Bengaluru
Police lathi-charges protesting pro-Kannada activists in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada activists vandalise vehicles in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada activists stage a protest in Bengaluru, police detains protesters.
Karnataka HM G Parameshwara
# We appeal people to maintain peace because this is not somebody's making, it is SC's judgement.
# SC has reduced water by cusecs & extended by days, then how is it a relief? We'll again appeal after 20 September.
