Amid violence broke out between the two groups, the Hijab-wearing students and the saffron scarf-wearing students, a day after clashes were reported from several districts in Karnataka as a row over students wearing hijab to high schools intensified. State home minister Araga Jnanendra said on Wednesday that some people have been arrested, adding that whether they are outsiders or not will be determined through an investigation.
“Wherever undesirable things have occurred, action will be taken. Cases have been filed with the police. According to news agency ANI, Jnanendra added, “We have arrested a few persons, they are foreigners, not students, and we will let you know after an investigation.”
Following the clash between the two groups yesterday, the Karnataka government ordered that all schools and colleges in the state will be shuttered for three days to assess the situation.
