Tipu protests: Stones thrown at Karnataka govt buses

November 10, 2017 10:54

As the Karnataka government gears up to commemorate Tipu Jayanti on 10 November, sporadic incidents of violence is being reported. The state high court has struck down the petition to restrict celebrations this year.

Stones were thrown at a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation in Madikeri against Tipu Jayanti celebrations.

The District Administration in Kodagu has imposed Section 144 in the area ahead of Tipu Jayanti celebration, even as security has been tightened.

A large posse of policemen have been deployed in the sensitive places. No procession will be allowed in the city that is related to Tipu Jayanti, except for the one organised by the state government, according to the police.

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