Stone pelting in Hubballi as protesters demanded ministerial berth to three-time MLA Prasad Abbayya
Hubballi witnessed a snap protest demaning ministerial berth to three-time MLA Prasad Abbayya on Monday. As the protest turned violent resulting in damages to a public transport bus, the police detained over 40 persons
Hubballi saw a protest on Monday, demanding three-time MLA Prasad Abbayya be included in the State Cabinet. The demonstration, held at Indi Pump, escalated when demonstrators attempted to burn old tires in protest. Police intervened, resulting in a clash. Some protesters lay down on the road, refusing to move. Stones were thrown at a public transport bus, causing damage.
As the situation grew uncontrollable, police intervened, detaining more than 40 individuals and dispersing the crowd. Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar stated that over 40 people were arrested and further action would be taken regarding the stone-throwing incident. He also mentioned that additional forces were deployed in strategic locations to manage potential continued protests in the twin cities.
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