Bangalore: The Bangalore police chief today announced a ban on protests and agitations for and against the “strict implementation of the schools/colleges uniform rules” which has been extended by two weeks. The ban on the protests within the 200-meter radius of college schools and other educational institutions had been imposed from February 9.
The ban order said that at some places public peace and order were disturbed amid protests. Hence proper security measures were necessary.
“Since the issue is still alive and the possibility of holding protests, for and against the same in Bengaluru city cannot be ruled out, it is considered appropriate to extend the aforementioned prohibitory order,” the fresh order issued today said.
The Dakshina Kannada district administration in Karnataka, two days ago also extended the prohibitory orders which are currently placed at the schools and colleges of the district till February 26.
The hijab row has escalated many incidents of stone-pelting and many young Muslim women being harassed by saffron scarf students, made the headlines.
The protests in the state started late last year when school students were prevented from wearing the headscarf. It has since sparked protests and counter-demonstrations involving saffron scarves that have spread to other states as well.
To bring the situation under control and to calm the situation, Karnataka’s state government had temporarily closed schools but they have gradually opened since.
The interim order by the Karnataka High Court has asked to resume educational institutions and has imposed a ban on wearing of all the religious symbols in schools while it considers the headscarf ban.
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A Karnataka Minister blames Muslim goons for the murder of the Bajrang Dal Activist at Karnataka, which has evoked tensions in Shivamogga. Karnataka’s Rural Development minister KS Eshwarappa has accused the Congress’ Karnataka chief DK Shivakumar of instigating the killings, and the comments he has made at the height of the hijab protests. The Bajrang Dal activist, identified as Harsha, was reportedly chased and murdered last night in Shivamogga’s Bharati Colony. Police are probing the matter and have said that he was stabbed last evening by four or five men he knew.
“A group of 4-5 youth murdered him. I don’t know of any organization being behind this murder. Law and order situation under control in Shivamogga. As a precautionary measure, schools and colleges in city limits have been closed for two days,” Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said.
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