Massive protests across Karnataka calling for a CBI probe into IAS officer DK Ravi's death.

In Bangalore, the protesters of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad -- the student wing of the BJP -- were lathicharged by the police. In Tumkur too, the mob clashed with the police. The opposition BJP and JDS, which are holding an indefinite protest at the assembly, said they will take their demand to Governor Vajubhai Vala.

The protesting lawmakers have spent two consecutive nights at the Assembly.Massive protests in Tumkur as well over the officer's death.

Meanwhile, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will hold a cabinet meet shortly. The decision on whether IAS officer DK Ravi's death case be referred to the CBI will be taken at the meeting.