Hyderabad, Dec 21: The winner of reality show 'Bigg Boss' season 7 and his brother were arrested in connection with the violence reported outside a studio here, police said on Thursday.

Violence broke out on December 17 night near the studio after the show's finale celebrations wherein supporters of two contestants--the winner and runner-up of this season "clashed" and an unruly mob allegedly damaged cars, RTC buses and police vehicles by hurling stones and prevented the police officials from discharing their duties.

P Prashanth was declared winner of 'Bigg Boss' season 7.

Subsequently, separate cases were registered over damage of vehicles and a case was also registered against Prashanth for taking out a rally after he was declared the winner, they said.

The rally was taken out without permission and it resulted in damage of more vehicles. Prashanth and his brother were arrested on Wednesday night.

Further investigations are on, they said.

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Udupi: The State will submit a Rs 850 crore proposal to the Union government for the overall development of the Malpe fishing harbour, Karnataka Minister Mankal S. Vaidya announced while laying the foundation stone for a Rs 12.52 crore modernisation project of the harbour under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

“If the Union government does not consider the proposal, the State government will finance the proposed project,” The Hindu quoted Vaidya, state's Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport, as saying.

Vaidya noted that Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules continue to hinder coastal development in Karnataka, preventing the implementation of projects worth Rs 2,034 crore. He stressed the need for CRZ norms in the state to be aligned with those in other states, where such regulations do not pose a barrier to coastal infrastructure and development initiatives.

Speaking at the event, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary said the PMMSY has revitalised the fisheries sector, enabling the implementation of several projects that benefit fishing communities nationwide. He urged the state government to prioritise dredging of estuaries and upgrading fisheries jetties to ensure year-round navigability and the safety of fishing vessels.

The Rs 12.52 crore modernisation project will focus on enhancing sanitation and water supply at the harbour, upgrading fish handling capacity, and strengthening security at the port, The Hindu quoted fisheries and ports officials as saying.

A reliable water supply and improved handling facilities are expected to speed up auctions and vessel turnarounds, while upgraded wastewater systems will help tackle long-standing issues of odour and contamination at the harbour.