Bagalkot (Karnataka), March 31 (IANS) Amid the campaigning for bye-election, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday visited and consoled parents of people who were arrested in connection with the stone-pelting and violence that occurred during the Shivaji Jayanti procession last month at Killagalli in Bagalkot in Karnataka.Later, Vijayendra visited Ashok Baraker, who was injured in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Vijayendra assured all help and wis…
Latest Stone-pelting incident News & Updates
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) A stone-pelting incident recurred in Bagalkot city of Karnataka on Friday despite prohibitory orders, forcing the police to resort to a lathi-charge to disperse the mob.According to preliminary information, a group of people allegedly targeted butcher and meat shops in the city and suddenly began pelting stones. Amid the tension, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed for peace and condemned the developments.It can be noted that prohibitory orders have been imposed in Baga…