Police detain 10 ahead of Hubballi protest over constable exam lapses
Police in Hubballi detained 10 members of the All Karnataka State Students Association to prevent a protest regarding alleged irregularities in the Civil Police Constable recruitment exam. Authorities cited previous untoward incidents during protests as the reason for denying permission for the demonstration.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between student activist groups and law enforcement regarding transparency in government recruitment processes.
The police on Tuesday detained 10 members of the All Karnataka State Students Association (AKSSA), including its president Kantakumar, ahead of a proposed peaceful protest in the city demanding a re-examination of the Civil Police Constable recruitment test in view of irregularities in the examination process.
The activists were taken into custody before they could reach the protest venue at the garden in Michigan Compound.
On Monday, AKSSA announced that it will stage the protest under the leadership of Mr. Kantakumar. However, the police denied permission for the demonstration.
Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar deployed more than 400 personnel, including Deputy Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioners of Police and Inspectors, as part of the security arrangements.
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