Daijiworld Media Network – Sirsi (EP)
Sirsi, Dec 12: The grim situation that prevailed in Honnavar for the last six days due to communal tension has now spread to Sirsi also.
The Sirsi bandh held on Tuesday, December 12 condemning the mysterious death of Paresh Mesta took a violent turn. The protests that were peaceful in the beginning gradually turned violent. Miscreants hurled stones at police. Police controlled the situation by resorting to lathi-charge and tear gas.
Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri
Police took several people into custody including MLA Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri who were protesting condemning the mysterious death of Paresh Mesta in Honnavar.