Will recover damages from culprits:  Yediyurappa on Bengaluru violence

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has formed a special investigation team to probe the violence in areas of east Bengaluru last week which was triggered by an alleged derogatory social media post by a Congress MLA’s nephew. Yediyurappa also said the government would approach the High Court for the appointment of ‘Claim Commissioner’ to access the damages caused to private and public property during the violence, which left four people dead. The CM also said stringent action had been initiated against those responsible for the violent incidents, including invoking of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. He said the damages will be recovered from the culprits.