Hubli violence: 12 police personnel injured, 40 arrested

Adequate number of KSRP platoons and police personnel were deployed at strategic points along with enforcement of prohibitory orders in Hubli town.

Adequate number of KSRP platoons and police personnel were deployed at strategic points along with enforcement of prohibitory orders in Hubli town.

in late night violence in hubliPolice commissioner Labhu Ram said twelve police personnel have received injuries and 40 people have been arrested.

Speaking to the media after taking stock of the situation in Old Hubli on Sunday, Mr. Labhu Ram said that six cases have been registered regarding damage to public property and stone pelting.

He said another FIR has been registered on Saturday in connection with the inflammatory post and a youth has been arrested.

Adequate number of KSRP platoons and police personnel were deployed at strategic points along with enforcement of prohibitory orders in Hubli town.

Responding to a question, he said further investigation is on and steps are being taken to identify and trace all those involved.