Riots in Bengaluru took place outside Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy's house.

Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy's house was attacked as violence erupted in Bengaluru over a Facebook post.

Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy's house was attacked as violence erupted in Bengaluru over a Facebook post.Riots took place on August 12, 2020, in Bengaluru over a derogatory social media post. It is alleged that the post was uploaded by a relative of the Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy criticizing the Prophet Mohamed, which instigated riots in Bengaluru, leading to clashes between police and thousands of protesters. The protester attacked public vehicles and houses, including a police station, and it is also alleged that they attacked local MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy house. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.

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