Karnataka: Security Tightened After Saffron Flag Removed In Mandya; Section 144 Imposed As Situation Remains Tense

Situation in Karnataka’s Mandya district remains tense. Security has been beefed up in the district following the removal of a saffron flag hoisted on a 108-foot flagpole in Keragodu village. BJP and Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) have called for a protest rally which will start from the village and end at the District Collector's office, reported ANI. Section 144 has been imposed from January 28 – four or more people cannot gather in a specified area. On January 28, CM Siddaramaiah said that it was not right to hoist the Bhagwa flag instead of the Indian flag, reported ANI. Watch the video to know more.

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