Bengaluru, Jan. 2 -- The Karnataka police on Friday seized five guns that were allegedly used during the violence in Ballari on Thursday night. Karnataka ADGP Law and Order R. Hithendra told the media on Friday that five guns have been seized from five private gunmen at the site. He said the police have registered a suo motu case and are conducting an internal inquiry. He ensured that action would be taken against those involved in the incident. He said that the seized guns will be sent to forensics, and an investigation will be conducted to find the weapon from which the bullet was fired.

Speaking to the media, he said, "There was an issue of putting up banners. Stone pelting took place from 9 am to 9:30 am. A group also opened fire. We...