Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said the police were keeping a vigil on social media to identify people who upload objectionable and provocative posts and photos.
Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru on February 24, the Minister said that designated staff members had been keeping a watch on social media. The police would identify those who had been inciting violence. “We will arrest such people and initiate legal action against them,” he said.
Shivamogga witnessed violence and vandalism following the murder of Hindutva activist Harsha on February 20 night forcing the police to impose curfew.
