The mob additionally tried to break the police automobiles
Hubli:
Round 40 folks had been arrested after a mob threw stones on the previous Hubli police station within the Dharwad district of Karnataka final evening, which left twelve police personnel, together with an inspector, injured.
Police resorted to gentle lathi-charge and used tear fuel shells to disperse the mob, officers stated, including that prohibitory orders have been imposed within the metropolis following the violence.
Some police automobiles had been additionally vandalised by the mob, officers added.
“Six instances have been registered towards these concerned within the violence and the state of affairs is underneath management now,” stated Labhu Ram, Police Commissioner, Hubballi-Dharwad.
Mr Ram stated a person had shared an objectionable submit on social media targetting the Muslim group, which others took objection to and lodged a police grievance.
Subsequently, Police arrested the person and a case was registered towards him.
Nonetheless, not glad with the motion, numerous folks gathered outdoors the police station round midnight and went on a rampage, Mr Ram stated.
“Now we have taken all preventive measures to cease the repetition of such incidents,” the police commissioner added.
Chatting with reporters, state Residence Minister Araga Jnanendra stated a police officer is in critical situation and has been admitted to the hospital for remedy.
“A police officer is in a critical situation. Some folks concerned within the assault have been arrested. It was a pre-planned assault,” he stated.
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