Hold Waqf Protesters accountable for any untoward incidents: MLA Yatnal To Karnataka Govt

In a letter addressed to the Home Minister, DG-IGP, IGP (North Range – Belagavi), and the Superintendent of Police, Yatnal expressed concerns over a protest being planned by some minority community leaders against him and the Waqf Amendment Act. He warned that if the protest leads to unrest or communal tension, the organisers must be held legally responsible.

“If there is any damage to Hindu lives or property during this protest, strict legal action must be taken against those who issued the call for the agitation,” Yatnal stated in the letter.

Claiming that there is a possibility of violence being instigated by miscreants, he said protest leaders might later try to evade accountability by blaming outsiders. To prevent this, Yatnal insisted that organisers be made to submit a written undertaking accepting full responsibility for maintaining peace and order during the event.

He also requested the police to ensure tight surveillance, including video recording of the entire protest, and to monitor the key participants.