People from the northeast were safe in Karnataka, Home MinisterSushilkumar Shinde said on Thursday while warning that those spreading rumours would be severely punished.
"I request the nation through you, don't spread such rumours... there is peace, all steps have been taken,"Shinde told reporters outside parliament.
"Strict action will be taken against people who spread such rumours," he added.
Home Secretary RK Singh echoed his message.
"There is no incident in Karnataka, this is just rumour. People need to avoid rumours... There is no incident... full stop... no incident," Singh said.
On Wednesday evening, Karnataka Home Minister R. Ashok visitedBangalore Central railway station and made repeated appeals to crowds of northeast students and professionals, assuring them of safety.
Two special trains to Assam were run by South-Western Railways Wednesday amidst escalating demands for tickets.
Edited By Cen Fox Post Team
