<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday that existing law would be strengthened and stringent provisions would be introduced to curb acid attacks.</p>.<p>“Acid attack incident in Bengaluru is a very unfortunate one. Legal experts have been asked to work towards bringing a strict law against acid attacks and to make the existing law more stringent,” he told media persons here on Saturday.</p>.<p>On the deaths caused by contaminated water in Raichur, he said that the government has taken this incident seriously, and the investigation is underway.</p>.<p>Two persons have already been suspended, and a criminal case will be filed against the culprits. Instructions have been given to collect and test water from all wards, he said.</p>.<p>In the wake of violent protests in several states in north India against the controversial remark by the now-suspended BJP spokespersons, Bommai said instructions were given to senior police officers to deploy additional forces to sensitive areas, and to talk with leaders of all communities to maintain harmony.</p>.<p>The situation is peaceful and under control, he added.</p>.<p>Bommai also expressed confidence that the BJP would win all four seats in the Legislative Council elections slated for June 13. </p>
<p>Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday that existing law would be strengthened and stringent provisions would be introduced to curb acid attacks.</p>.<p>“Acid attack incident in Bengaluru is a very unfortunate one. Legal experts have been asked to work towards bringing a strict law against acid attacks and to make the existing law more stringent,” he told media persons here on Saturday.</p>.<p>On the deaths caused by contaminated water in Raichur, he said that the government has taken this incident seriously, and the investigation is underway.</p>.<p>Two persons have already been suspended, and a criminal case will be filed against the culprits. Instructions have been given to collect and test water from all wards, he said.</p>.<p>In the wake of violent protests in several states in north India against the controversial remark by the now-suspended BJP spokespersons, Bommai said instructions were given to senior police officers to deploy additional forces to sensitive areas, and to talk with leaders of all communities to maintain harmony.</p>.<p>The situation is peaceful and under control, he added.</p>.<p>Bommai also expressed confidence that the BJP would win all four seats in the Legislative Council elections slated for June 13. </p>
