Bengaluru riots that took place sometime before shook the entire Bengaluru and there was endless debate over it. 'The recent riots in Bengaluru were "pre-planned and organized" and it was "undoubtedly communally motivated",' said the Citizens for Democracy in its fact-finding report submitted to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday. It said that the mob during the riots on August 11 night had specifically targeted certain prominent Hindus in the area, and the entire incident qualifies to be a "riot against the state" with the motive of "reducing the faith of common people in the state".
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Citizens for Democracy is a platform of responsible citizens that claims to be assigned to democratic values, safety and security of the residents of India. Started in 2011, it has managed various seminars, campaigns on topics of national and social significance. Citizens for Democracy in a statement said the fact-finding committee including noticeable delegates of the society was created to look into the violence, as it is necessary to examine the disturbance impartially without any prejudice or absolute political interests with a sole dedication towards authenticity.
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The fact-finding jury headed by retired District Judge Srikanth D Babaladi had retired IAS officer Madan Gopal, retired IFS officer R Raju among others which comprise retired bureaucrats, journalists, advocates, professors and social workers. Committee members led by Madan Gopal submitted the report to Yediyurappa today.