Vested interests behind attack on minorities: S M Krishna

Bangalore, Oct 14 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna today said some vested interests were behind the recent attacks on minorities and religious places in the state.

Talking to newspersons before unveiling the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar here, he said there was a need for fair investigation to uncover the conspiracy behind the attacks.

Stating that some vested interests, with a perfect design to disturb peace and communal harmony in the state, had unleashed violence in the state, Mr Krishna appealed to the people of the state not to get provoked by the ill-designs of communal elements.

Replying to a question, he said ''people of Karnataka are aware of those forces who indulged in such activities.'' UNI MV MSP LS CS2057