Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
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Mangaluru, Dec 19: Following the violent protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act in the city here on Thursday December 19, the state government has suspended mobile internet for the next 48 hours in Mangaluru as well as Dakshina Kannada district, with immediate effect.
The protests on Thursday claimed the life of two persons identified as Jaleel and Kudroli and Nausheen. The protests that began peacefully turned violent after some people started pelting stones and the police resorted to lathi charge as well as opened fire.
Late Thursday evening, the state government issued orders suspending mobile internet in the city in view of the law and order situation here. The decision was taken based on information on the incidents reported by the police commissioner, the order stated. The internet has been suspended so as to prevent spread of rumours and transmission of pictures, texts, videos etc that may have the potential to inflame passions and thereby worsen the situation.
Curfew
In view of the protest which took place, stone pelting and violence, curfew was declared in central sub division of Mangaluru under five police station limits on Thursday, December 19.
Though earlier the curfew was supposed to be in place till midnight of December 21, the police in view of the latest developments have extended the curfew to midnight of December 22.
Police station limits under Bunder, Kadri, Urwa, Pandeshwar, and Barke has declared curfew at present.
Holiday has been declared to all schools and colleges coming under Mangaluru City Corporation, ITI and polytechnic and professional courses colleges, on Friday, December 20 by deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh. Further, all wine shops, bars, and restaurants, will be closed tomorrow.
Mangaluru: Protest despite prohibitory orders - Stones pelted, tyres burnt
Daijiworld Media network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Dec 19: The protest, which kicked off despite prohibitory orders in place, took an ugly turn, when protesters donning helmets started hurling stones at policemen.
Shops in the area were shut down.
There was no traffic movement in the city. It is said that both protesters and police personel were hurt. Vehicles were also damaged.
Police had to lati-charge and disperse the crowd gathered while several activists were taken into custody. The police even had to open fire in the air.
Tyres were seen burnt at many places. A motorcycle was reportedly set on fire in the area.
Former mayor Ashraf tried to convince protesters and requested them to withdraw the protest. He was beaten by the protesters badly. Ashraf, who suffered serious injuries, was shifted to hospital by police.
Earlier report
Mangaluru: Protest despite prohibitory orders - Police resort to lathi-charge
Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Dec 19: Despite of prohibitory orders in place, members of some organisations came up in large numbers to stage protest here against Citizenship Amendment Act near DC’s office on Thursday, December 19.
The protestors raised slogans from the Statebank city bus stand. Police had to lati-charge and disperse the crowd gathered while several activists were taken into custody.
Security has been beefed up at DC office and other areas of Mangaluru to avoid untoward incidents.
Section 144 has been imposed till December 21 midnight and also quick reaction team has been deployed in the city.
Police have taken all kind of measures and are also having close watch on social media over spreading of false rumours demanding people and students to gather in large numbers for the protest.
The department is keeping a close vigil on such messages, and if such messages continue to get exchanged, the concerned would be prosecuted under sections 153A and 295 of Indian Penal Code and strict action would be taken by holding group admins responsible.