New Delhi: Days after the mastermind of the stone-pelting incident in Hubballi, Waseem Pathan, was arrested, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called violence over an alleged social media post, a 'big conspiracy' and said his government has taken the incident seriously.
When questioned about the action taken against those involved in arson and violence after an objectionable post surfaced on social media on April 16, the CM told news agency ANI, "There seems to be a conspiracy about the way large crowds have attacked police stations in an organised manner. Stringent action will be taken against the perpetrators and organisation behind the incident."
Earlier on Friday, Karnataka Home Minister also alleged that many 'unseen hands', including certain organisations, were behind the act and he asserted that they will be brought to justice.
Bommai About Rise In Covid Cases
Amid a rise in Covid cases in parts of the country, Bommai told PTI, "The Centre has issued directions to be cautious with regard to Covid. For the past eight to 10 days, cases are on the rise here and there, especially in Kerala and Maharashtra.
Hence, the Prime Minister himself will address the chief ministers through video conference on the Covid situation in the country and the measures to be taken. Taking lessons from the three Covid-19 waves in the past, experts have stressed on the need to be careful," the Chief Minister said.
He added that a Covid-19 protocol will be prepared to tackle the disease.
Responding to another question on the alleged bomb threats received by some schools in the city about a fortnight ago, Bommai said every aspect of it is being investigated. Officials have been directed to probe it thoroughly to ascertain where the email originated from and who sent it, he said.
"We have taken it very seriously. We will go to the bottom of the case," Bommai said.
(With ANI, PTI inputs)