Belgaum SP claims situation returning to normalcy

Belgaum Superintendent-of-Police (SP), D. R. Chandragupta today said that situation in Yellur was limping back to normalcy.

"Presently the situation at Yellur village is totally peaceful. Since two days the life has come to normalcy and people are busy with their day to day work. But we have continued the police presence," Chandragupta said.

"We had imposed section 144 as a preventive measure for any people gathering unlawfully and then making the situation volatile. This will continue till today night. Further decision will be taken in consultation with the district magistrate," Chandragupta added.

"So far we have registered seven cases for the incidents that happened in two days, in those cases we had arrested 6 people but we have got the video clippings. We are identifying the people. Further investigation will be carried out. And take legal action as per requirement," he further added.

According to reports, clashes broke out in Yellur region of Belgaum on Sunday when a crowd assembled at the place from where 'Maharashtra Rajya' plaque was removed from one of the villages and people started pelting stones at police.

Police had to resort to lathicharge to control the crowds which turned violent and continued pelting stones.