3 Killed, 110 Arrested After Mob Attacks Congress MLA’s House In Bengaluru Over Facebook Post

Three people were killed in police firing and 60 policemen were injured after violence broke out in Bengaluru on the night of August 11. The violence broke out over an offensive Facebook post allegedly by the relative of a Congress MLA. 110 people have been arrested for violence, stone-throwing and assault on police personnel. Protesters set around two dozen cars on fire and surrounded Congress MLA Srinivas Murthy's house in the Karnataka capital. Murthy's nephew Naveen, who allegedly posted the now-deleted message on Facebook, has been arrested. The police used lathi-charge and tear gas. As they risked being overpowered by the violent crowd, they resorted to firing, the city police chief was quoted as telling Reuters. The incidents took place in the DJ Halli and KG Halli areas in the eastern part of Bengaluru, as per the police. Reportedly, 200 bikes kept at a police station were set on fire. A police station was damaged in the violence. Bengaluru police commissioner Kamal Pant said the situation has been brought under control. While a curfew has been imposed in the violence-hit areas of DJ Halli and KG Halli till August 13 morning, large gatherings have been banned in the rest of Bengaluru city. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa condemned the attack and said strict action would be taken against those involved in the violence.