Shivamogga : Residents of Olagere-Kerekai near Tumari in Sagara taluk blocked National Highway 369E and burnt tyres on Thursday, demanding the arrest of those behind recurring arson attacks on public infrastructure.
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Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Villagers said the school had been repeatedly vandalised but police had failed to take decisive action. Miscreants allegedly set fire to the kitchen door, targeted a gas cylinder in an apparent attempt to cause an explosion, and damaged water pipes and storage tanks. They also cited the recent burning of Shantaveri Gopalagowda Rangamandira. Led by former gram panchayat president and activist GT Satyanarayan, protesters criticised the local authorities and police department for failing to apprehend those responsible for the attacks. They also accused local leaders of ignoring the crisis facing educational institutions. The protesters warned that they would intensify their agitation unless police immediately arrested the culprits. Download the TOI App.
The protest followed an arson attack on Kerekai Govt Senior Primary School late on Wednesday. The incident came to light on Thursday morning.