LIVE: Two killed in firing during anti-CAA protest in Mangaluru

23:13 December 19

Mobile internet services suspended for 48 hours in Mangaluru city & Dakshina Kannada District

Mobile internet services suspended for 48 hours

In the wake of violence during protests and police firing killing two people in Mangaluru, the Home Department of Karnataka has imposed a ban on internet in Mangaluru City Commissionerate and Dakshina Kannada district for 48 hours. 

21:40 December 19

Two killed in firing during anti-CAA protest in Mangaluru

Two persons were killed in police firing on Thursday as protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, turned violent here, police said. Police sources said protesters attempted to lay siege to the Mangalore North police station and tried to attack police personnel, following which force was used to disperse them. Two persons received bullet injuries in police firing and they later succumbed at a hospital, police confirmed. 

21:03 December 19

Two seriously injured in Mangalore

Mangaluru city police Commissioner PS Harsha

Tension prevailed in Mangaluru as police clamped down on protesters who were agitating against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Mangaluru city police Commissioner PS Harsha said, "as many as 20 police personnel are injured, two civilians are in ICU.

20:24 December 19

Curfew imposed in several parts of Mangaluru

Curfew has been imposed in parts of Mangaluru until midnight on Saturday (December 21) after violence in protests in the city. Protesters had defied prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC which was imposed late on Wednesday night. Tension prevailed in Mangaluru as police clamped down on protesters who were agitating against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). 

15:57 December 19

Karnataka: Left parties hold protest in Bengaluru against CAA

The Left parties in the state staged a protest here against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 despite Section 144 of the Cr. PC being imposed on Thursday.

Scores of protesters including political workers, students and advocates took part in it and raised slogans of "Azaadi", "Humko chhaiye Azaadi" and "Sarkaar Murdabad" while demanding repeal of the CAA.

"We the advocates have to come out and protest as we are the protectors of the Indian Constitution. We condemn this Bill, we condemn putting the Section 144 and police action," said a protester.

The police have detained a few protesters and have requested the citizens to not pay any heed to people who are spreading rumours.

"Some people are spreading rumours. We request citizens not to give attention to them," said an official note.

15:52 December 19

Anti-CAA protests to continue despite arrests: Kerala CM

Coming out hard against the way Centre is handling the protesters over the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said they won't be cowed down by threats or arrests.

All the top brass of the CPI-M including its general secretary Sitaram Yechuri was arrested and later let off in Delhi.

In a statement issued here, Vijayan said that the BJP-led NDA government which is using the power to suppress the protesters is even more than what was witnessed during the emergency days.

"The Centre would be foolish if they think that they can quell the protesters by arresting leaders and the people or by blocking roads. What's happening in Delhi is a blatant violation of the Constitution that gives people the right to protest. The situation is such that even communication facilities have been snapped in the capital of the country," said Vijayan.

"The Centre should immediately take steps to see that the controversial CAA is withdrawn. By now the protests against the new Citizenship law is gaining momentum, as this is one which is anti-Constitutional. That's why across the country, huge protests have started," said Vijayan.

15:04 December 19

DYFI stages march to Raj Bhavan

In Thiruvananthapuram, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) took the march to the Raj Bhavan against the arrest of the left leaders. Kerala police use water cannon to disperse protesters.

14:53 December 19

When space for dissent shrinks, dictatorship replaces democracy: MK Stalin

After Mamata Banerjee and Kamal Hassan's tweet, now DMK Chief MK Stalin has also condemened the government after historian Ramchandra Guha and Swaraj Abhiyan president Yogendra Yadav were detained while participating in peaceful protests in Bengaluru and Delhi respectively.

14:37 December 19

'Down down BJP, Up up Democracy', slogan during protest in Madurai

A series of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act rippled through Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad today.

In Madurai, a 'sit-down protests' was organised by students against the Citizenship Amendment Act. 

The students shouted the slogan 'Down down BJP, Up up Democracy' during the protest.

the Students staged protest against BJP over the amendment of Citizenship Amendment Bill. The students sat down a held a protest as well.
 

14:26 December 19

Centre scared of historian, says Mamata on detention of Ramchandra Guha

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned the detention of historian Ramachandra Guha and others in Bengaluru for staging a peaceful protest against the new citizenship law and NRC.

Extending her solidarity with Guha and other agitators who were detained on Thursday morning, Banerjee said the Centre was scared of one of India's "most accomplished" historians.

As many as 24 people along with Guha were detained by the Bengaluru Police when they attempted to stage a peaceful protest against Act.

14:04 December 19

Protesters again gathering at Bengaluru's Town Hall, Congress MLA detained

Protesters are again gathering in Bengaluru's Town Hall in large numbers. The report added that Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad has been detained during anti-CAA protests.

13:22 December 19

India stands with you: Kamal Hassan on Guha's detention

Kamal Hassan has tweeted in support of Ramchandra Guha and Yogendra Yadav and said, "I applaud with glee at the stupidity of the government for stoking the fire of Satyagraha by arresting the thinking and questioning minds of India like Ramchandra Guha and Yogendra Yadav. Yet I am concerned for their safety. India stands with you," he said.

13:10 December 19

Police can't take law into hands: Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa

Amid protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday hit out at the Congress, and former Minister UT Khader, alleging that they were responsible for the chaotic situation in the state.

Speaking to the media, Yediyurappa said: "I sincerely urge & appeal to all the political parties, leaders & people, to maintain calm on the issue of Citizenship Act. CAA is no threat to people of this country, it's only an Act applied to people from other countries who seek Indian citizenship."

12:24 December 19

Protestors heading for anti-CAA rally detained in Bengaluru

Police detain protesters at Town Hall against Citizenship Act in Bengaluru. Batches of protesters continue to arrive even as Section 144 is in place.

12:21 December 19

"No permission for rally or protest, false news is spreading", Hyd Police

The Hyderabad police detained dozens of leaders and activists of the Left parties heading to participate in a rally here on Thursday to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

The police forces stopped the protestors proceeding towards Exhibition Grounds in the heart of the city.

Avinash Mohanty, DCP South Hyderabad said, "Permission has not been granted to any organisation to hold any rally, procession or open outdoor protest in favour or against Citizenship Amendment Act, in the entire South Zone. Around 50 people have been taken into custody, which includes 18 to 20 women."

"No outdoor permission has been given for any rally or procession against Citizenship Amendment Act or in favour of Citizenship Amendment Act," he said.

12:02 December 19

CAA protests: Petition filed in Karnataka HC

The petition is filed before Karnataka High Court challenging imposition of Section 144 in the state in wake of protests over Citizenship Act. Court posts the matter for hearing on December 21.

12:00 December 19

Protestors heading for anti-CAA rally detained in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:Police detain protestors who were holding demonstration against Citizenship Amendment Act near Charminar.

The police forces stopped the protestors proceeding towards Exhibition Grounds in the heart of the city.

The Left parties and various Muslim organisations have called for a rally from the Exhibition Grounds to State Legislative Assembly building. Police, however, denied permission for the same.

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader and former Member of Parliament Aziz Pasha was among the leaders arrested by the police when they were heading towards the venue of the rally.

"This is unjust. Is there a democracy or a police raj," said Aziz Pasha, protesting the arrest. He said the issue related to the Constitution and the Left parties would not keep quiet.

Police personnel were seen preventing burka-clad women from heading towards the venue. They were rounded up and carried away in a waiting police vehicle.

The rally was originally planned from the historic Charminar to Exhibition Grounds, but South Zone police denied permission for the same. The organisers had planned a huge gathering at the sprawling grounds.

Though the Left parties and others changed the plan, the police refused to give permission even for a truncated rally.

The police said there was no permission for rallies or any protest programme. It appealed to people not to believe the messages being circulated on the social media.

11:46 December 19

Bengaluru police detains historian Ramchandra Guha

Historian Ramachandra Guha detained during anti-CAA protests in Bengaluru. He was participating in a protest at the Town Hall in Bengaluru, were Section 144 is imposed.

11:18 December 19

Black flag protest rally against CAA in Kalaburagi

Karnataka: Despite the imposition of Section 144, Consortium of Left-wing and some organisations hold protest in Kalaburagi against Citizenship Amendment Act. Police have detained more than 20 protesters.

11:11 December 19

K'taka: Yeddiyurappa instructs police to take measures to avoid untoward incidents following protests against CAA

Police to take measures to avoid untoward incidents

In view of the public agitation over Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday held a meeting with senior police officials and instructed them to take all measures to avoid any untoward incidents during the protests.

Karnataka CM said," Congress is behind protests against CAA and because of people like UT Khader situation is becoming like this. Taking care of Muslims is our responsibility. Request all to maintain peace. If Congress leaders continue to support protests then they'll face consequences."

Meanwhile, police personnel has been deployed in the Town Hall area after a 'bandh' was called by a consortium of Left-Wing and Muslim organisations in Karnataka to protest against CAA and NRC, shortly after Section 144 was imposed in the area.

11:10 December 19

Siddaramaiah slams Yediyurappa govt over imposition of Sec 144

Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday criticised the ruling BJP government in the state over the imposition of Section 144. Section 144 has been imposed to maintain law and order in the wake of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

"After a series of assaults on the values enshrined in the Constitution, it is time to take away the Right to Peaceful Protest through Sec144. I never expected @bsybjp (B S Yediyurappa) to play to the tune of @narendramodi (Prime Minister Narendra Modi). I thought he was more progressive and inclusive," he said in a tweet. Today, police have been deployed in the Town Hall area as a 'bandh' has been called by a consortium of Left-wing and Muslim organisation in the state CAA 2019 and NRC.

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa also held a meeting with senior police officers including Bangalore City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao in the morning and instructed them to take all measures to avoid any untoward incident, in the view of protests against CAA and NRC. 

11:02 December 19

Notices against people spreading communal hatred: Police Commissioner

Over the CAA protest across several parts of Southern India, Commissioner of Mangalore said, "We have issued police notices against spreading communal hatred through digital means. FIRs will be registered against system admins and prosecuted."

"People sitting here and receiving messages from across the borders will also be held responsible and liable for prosecution, " he added.
 

10:13 December 19

Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka

Police deployed in Town Hall area as a 'bandh' has been called by a consortium of Left-wing and Muslim organisations in Karnataka today in protest againstCitizenship Act and NRC. Sec 144 has been imposed throughout Bengaluru including Rural Dist. from 6 am today for the next 3 days.

09:58 December 19

Police remove protesting students from Madras varsity campus

Chennai:The city police has removed a group of protesting students of the University of Madras from the campus and closed all the gates, said a student. The students were protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

The action, as per the student happened on Wednesday late night.

"The police took all the protesting students in their vans to the nearby Triplicane police station and asked us to go to our homes. The police had asked us to come inside the station which we resisted," A.T. Elakkiyan, a second year M.A. political science student said.

"The police had asked us to have dinner as they had food packets inside the station. Two students went inside and collected the food packets. Now the students are at their homes," Elakkiyan added.

According to him, though the University has closed down the hostel and the hostel kitchen, some students declined to vacate their rooms and talks were on to provide food for those students.

"Majority of the hostel inmates have vacated. Only few students who are from other parts of the country are there. They have been given time to vacate the hostel. The hostel mess is closed. Perhaps some alternate arrangements for their food would be made," Ramu Manivannan, a Professor of Political Science at University of Madras said. 

He said after taking the students to the police station, the police left them without registering any case.

Meanwhile, the entry into the University of Madras has been barred with all its gates closed.

The University of Madras has declared holiday till December 23. Earlier, the university had declared a holiday between December 24-January 1 owing to Christmas and New Year season.

09:37 December 19

K'taka: Section 144 imposed in Dakshina Kannada district due to protests over CAA

Karnataka:Following the raging protests over the amended Citizenship law, the Karnataka police have issued Section 144 in the Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday.

Sindu B Roopesh, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dakshina Kannada, issued the order to impose Section 144 in the district.

Following the imposition, a 'bandh' has been called by a consortium of Left-wing and Muslim organisations in Karnataka today.

The Parliament had passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, last week and it became an act after receiving assent from President Ram Nath Kovind.

Since then, protests have erupted in various parts of the country against the amended law.

The Act seeks to grant Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, and who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.