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Maharashtra Police Resort To Lathi Charge Amid Protests
Police in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur resorted to lathi charge to disperse a crowd that pelted stones during a protest against the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media “status” by a few locals, an official said. A proposal to suspend internet services from Wednesday afternoon till Thursday evening, or depending on the situation, has been sent to authorities, a senior police official said.
Tags: Maharashtra Protest, Tipu Sultan, Police, Lathi charge
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
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3 Held In Bangalore For Vandalising Tipu Sultan Posters: Karnataka
In Karantaka's Bangalore, three persons have been arrested for allegedly vandalising Tipu Sultan posters put on display to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day. The arrest was made by Halasuru police station. Reportedly, the posters were put up in Nripatunga road in Hudson circle, installed as part of Congress party's 'Freedom Walk', on August 15. The police informed that the complaint was filed by Rajajinagar Congress party functionary… read-more
Tags: Tipu Sultan, Poster Vandalised, Karnataka, Congress Freedom Walk, Bangalore
Courtesy: ANI
