Cauvery dispute: Protests broke out in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin area after the SC order; a bandh has been called on Friday. (Source: File Photo/PTI) Cauvery dispute: Protests broke out in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin area after the SC order; a bandh has been called on Friday. (Source: File Photo/PTI)A 22-year-old engineering student was beaten up by a group of people for allegedly posting derogatory remarks on Facebook about Kannada filmstars protesting over Cauvery issue on Saturday. It is important to convey the message that posting anything derogatory on this issue will not go unattended,” Sandeep said. The Supreme Court directive to Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water for 10 days to Tamil Nadu has sparked widespread agitation in the state.

Source: Indian Express September 11, 2016 10:41 UTC