Firing on mob protesting Taslima article in Karnataka kills two
Shimoga (Karnataka):At least two people died and four others injured when police opened fire to control a violent mob protesting against Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen in Karnataka's Shimoga district on Monday evening. The incident took place when
some organisations raised objection against an article on burqa tradition written
by Nasreen in a Kannada newspaper. The procession turned violent and the mob
pelted
stones on vehicles, in which at least 20 vehicles, including eight state transport
corporation buses, were damaged. The mob also torched 12 two wheelers and an
auto.
The incidents of petrol bomb throwing were also reported from different parts
of the city. Shimoga is the hometown of Karnataka Chief Minister B. S.
Yeddyurapa.
A night curfew has been imposed in four police station areas in the city. Meanwhile,
the state Home Department has issued alert notice and imposed section 144 in main
cities as a precautionary measure. Opposition party leader Sidharamayya raised
the matter in the Vidhan Sabha. State Law Minister Suresh Kumar assured the
House
that the Government will make a detailed statement on Tuesday.
