K'taka police imposes Section 144 after group tries to replace Savarkar's banners with Tipu Sultan

Shivamogga, August 16: On the occasion of the 15 August when every Indian was celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, some group of people tried to disturb the harmony and peace in Karnataka.

 

 

In a shocking development, a group of people yesterday tried to remove banners of Veer Savarkar and replace them with Tipu Sultan's pictures in Shivamogga district. The incident took place at the Ameer Ahmad Circle of the city.

 

Following the incident, the Police had to resort to a mild lathi charge to bring the situation under control and disperse the crowd. They also imposed 144 in the district until further orders.

 

 

 

"Section 144 of the CrPC imposed for next three days after a group of Tipu Sultan followers tried to remove banners of VD Savarkar to install Tipu Sultan`s banners in the Ameer Ahmad circle of the city," the police said.

 

Talking about the incident, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said police have taken all measures to maintain peace. "The incident should not have happened. I have ordered strict action against miscreants and those trying to disturb the peace," he told reporters in Bengaluru.