Stone pelting at Hubli police station likely an organised attack, says Karnataka CM

Karnataka's Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the mob attack on the Hubli police station on Saturday night was likely an organised attack.

Karnatanka’s Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday that the mob attack on the old Hubli police station is most likely an organised attack. According to him, a large crowd gathered at the police station for the attack.

A mob pelted stones at the police station on Saturday night, leading to the injury of 4 policemen. ANI reported the mob was angry over a provocative video posted on social media and demanded the arrest of the accused.

Karnataka | A stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station, HubliFour policemen including one inspector injured. Section 144 imposed in the entire city. Investigation is underway & a case has been registered: Police Commissioner Labhu Ram pic.twitter.com/WbaGSUKdob

Section 144 was imposed on the entire city following the incident. Police Commissioner Labhu Ram said 6 cases have been registered and forty persons involved in the incident have been arrested.

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