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Hijab ban: Tense situation in Karnataka, 15 held for violence
Updated On: 09 February, 2022 11:40 AM IST | Bengaluru | IANS
Authorities have clarified that 'Bhagva Dhwaj' was hoisted on the empty flag post in Shivamogga college on Tuesday. They have denied that the flag was hoisted after taking down Tricolour
Students wearing saffron shawls protest against those wearing hijab outside IDSG Government College in Chikmagalur on Tuesday. Pic/ PTI
Tense situation continued in Karnataka in the backdrop of incidents of violence reported due to the hijab row. The police have arrested 15 persons so far.
In spite of curfew orders in Shivamogga district, the NSUI members on Wednesday morning entered First Grade Degree College and PG Research Centre. They brought down the 'Bhagva Dhwaj' or saffron flag and hoisted the Tricolour on Wednesday morning. The police rushed to the spot and dispersed the crowd. They have secured both the flags.
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