neces |yalose /aote SIDDARAMAIAH VIDHANA SOUDHA CHIEF MINISTER BANGALORE - 560 007 ate, Dear Ms. Jayalatithaa |i, \ would ike to bring to your kind notice certain unfortunate incidents of violence against Kannada speaking people and their properties in Tama Nadu over the past two days, It has alka comme to my notice that an incident involving a youth by name Santosh in Bengaluru, has been blown out of proportian by media. channels in Jamil Nadu and this is likely inciting passions and violence against Kannada speaking people, The Bengahiru City Police has already filed a cast in the Santash incident and investigation is under progress. Que Government is firmly committed to maintaining law and order in the State. We have taken utmost precaution to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, particularly Tamil speaking people, in the State. You would agree that the incidents of violence against Kannada speaking people that are being reported fram Tamil Nadu would incite passions threatening peace in our State, which all of us should prevent. While we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure maintenance of law-and order in our State, | would urge you te direct authorities in Tamil Nadu to ensure that perpetrators of violence are immediately brought to book, Further, you may also like to advice your authorities to ensure adequate safety and protection for Kannada speaking people in the State of Tamil Nadu. With regards, Yours sinterely, és, Jayalalithaa, Han’ble Chief Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai - 600009,