riots in bangalore

[Guest guest]

http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb26/i7.aspCops, people injured in

group clash in City areaDH News Service BANGALORE, Feb 25At least 12 policemen

and as many people were injured and several vehicles and shops were damaged in

communal violence that erupted in the sensitive Anepalya and Neelasandra areas

in the City tonight.As the situation continued to be tense, police have clamped

prohibitory orders (Sec 144) in Ashok Nagar and Vivek Nagar police limits for

two days. Triggered off when a procession of Goddess Annamma Devi passed

through a masjid in the area, the clash between members of two communities left

at least 12 policemen including Ashok Nagar Inspector Mariswamy Gowda and

Sub-Inspector Shankarappa injured. Mr Shankarappa who sustained head injuries

is said to be in a critical condition. In the pitched battle several shops were

damaged when the two groups indulged in stone--throwing. An angry mob ransacked

and burnt a wine store on Anepalya Main Road. According to locals, there was a

minor altercation between people of two communities in the afternoon

itself.But, it erupted around 8:45 pm when the procession was being taken out.

Upon hearing the news of trouble, Ashok Nagar Inspector Mariswamy Gowda and

Sub-Inspector Shankarappa rushed to the spot with policemen.But frenzied mobs

pelted stones and bottles injuring policemen. A Cheetah vehicle, a Hoysala and

a jeep were damaged in the incident.Additional forces were rushed to the spot

following the incident. Police also resorted to lathi-charge and lobbed tear

gas shells to quell the mob.City Police Commissioner M D Singh, Joint

Commissioner Jeevan Kumar Gaonkar and all the DCPs rushed to the spot and held

meetings with leaders of both the communities and appealed them to maintain

peace.Member of Parliament Jaffer Sharieff who visited the spot has appealed

the people to remain calm and maintain peace. The injured cops have been

admitted to the Mallya, Nimhans, Bowring and St John’s hospitals. Chief

Minister S M Krishna visited the injured cops admitted at Mallya Hospital.

Discover your Indian Roots at - http://www.esamskriti.comTo mail -

exploreindia (AT) vsnl (DOT) net.Long Live Sanatan / Kshatriya Dharam. Become an

Intellectual KshatriyaGenerate Positive Vibrations lifelong worldwide.Aap ka

din mangalmaya rahe or Shubh dinam astu or Have a Nice DayUnity preceedes

Strength Synchronize your efforts, avoid duplication.THINK, ACT, INFLUENCE, to

Un write back.Create Positive Karmas by being Focussed, controlling

senses, will power & determinationNever boasts about yr victory and

successKnowledge, Wealth, Happiness are meant to be sharedBe Open Minded, pick

up what yu like from the world

 

Stop cribbing, ACTION is what the Indian scriptures talk aboutTake the battle

into the enemy camp, SET THE AGENDA, be proactiveIn an argument, no emotions,

be detached, get yr facts right, then attack with the precision of a missile