Senior BJP leader B. Sriramulu has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging a technical review by the Ministry of Home Affairs into Karnataka’s law and order situation. Sriramulu highlighted concerns over escalating communal tensions, attacks on Hindu activists, and the imposition of prohibitory orders in sensitive areas. He emphasized the need for standardized preventive and investigative measures to address the situation effectively.
Sriramulu referenced a recent incident during a procession in Bagalkot where stone-pelting occurred near a mosque, leading to extended prohibitory orders and increased police presence. He stressed the importance of improved event route management, preventive policing, and intelligence-led actions to prevent further escalation. The BJP leader also expressed worries about perceived targeting of Hindu organizations’ youth and activists through attacks or legal actions.
Citing specific cases like the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty and the assault on a Hindu youth named Venkatesh, Sriramulu underscored the importance of transparent and victim-centric policing to maintain public trust. He pointed out previous incidents in different districts, highlighting challenges in managing sensitive events and ensuring public order. Sriramulu called for a review meeting with Karnataka’s Home Department and DGP to address intelligence gaps and prosecution outcomes in riot and targeted killing cases.
The BJP leader requested the issuance of uniform standard operating procedures for managing public processions, along with district-wise threat assessments for activists and youth leaders. He also sought Central assistance for police modernization, riot control training, and intelligence coordination in districts prone to communal tensions. Stressing the need for urgent attention to maintain social harmony in Karnataka, Sriramulu sought an appointment with the Union Home Minister to present detailed inputs and supporting documents from local stakeholders.
