Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwar on Wednesday said the situation in Shivamogga city is "under control" following the murder of a teenage boy and urged people to maintain peace, warning that strict action would be taken if law and order is disturbed.
Tamil Nadu Minister TM Anbarasan said that drug-related issues in the state were not new and had existed during the previous regime, asserting that the current Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government had taken effective steps to bring the situation under control.
According to officials at the spot, around 90 per cent of the fire has been controlled. However, it may take another one to two hours to fully bring the situation under control, as cooling operations are still in progress.
The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad categorically stated that the situation in Iran remains stable and fully under control, asserting that there is no threat to Indian citizens residing in or visiting the country, as per an official release.
"In view of recent developments, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice," the MEA stated in an advisory on Monday.
Three fire tenders immediately reached the spot soon after receiving the information. The firefighting teams are working to extinguish the blaze and bring the situation under control.
Indian Army, CRPF, Rapid Action Force and a large number of state police personnel have been deployed in Kheroni and other violence-hit areas of the hilly district to maintain law and order.
A fire broke out at the Sohum Emporia shopping complex on GS Road in Guwahati, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control. The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) team was also engaged to douse the flames.
The blaze was reported around midnight, and emergency teams rushed to the spot. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control.
A fire erupted in the shops in Khajarana area of Indore on the evening of Wednesday. The fire tenders reached the spot and brought the situation under control, preventing the fire from spreading any further.
She added that the state government is very vigilant and is diligently working to bring the situation under control through its senior police officers and the civic administration.