The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued advisory to the media, appealing to exercise restraint while covering incidents of violence and rioting during the ongoing protests in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed similar concerns.

Hyderabad police had also asked all TV channels to refrain from showing anything which may cause a law and order situation in the city.

Meanwhile, 350 people who set fire to buildings and public property in Karnataka have arrested based on video evidence from channels and police, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

In Coimbatore, 30 activists of a fringe Tamil outfit were also arrested when they tried to stage a demonstration in front of Karnataka Association office, in protest against attacks on Tamils.

The activists of Naam Tamizhar Katchi, led by its district secretary Wahab raised slogans against Karnataka and proceeded to the association hall in Tatabad, police said.

However, police stopped them near the Association building and they were arrested.