Mangaluru: Karnataka CM on Tuesday night asserted that there were forces who conspired the violence and clashes between police and the protesters that broke out in the city on December 19. He further added that the event were planned and executed systematically to trigger unrest in the region.

Adding that the police would take strict action against those involved in the conspiracy, Yediyurappa also added that those who tried to attack police and set police station on fire will be arrested soon and will be tried under strictest of law.

He also called on Congress and JD(s) and urged the two political parties to not create confusion regarding the incident. He assured the state government will take necessary measures to maintain peace in Coastal Karnataka.

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Ahmedabad (PTI): Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy 86 as Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.

Earlier, KKR all-rounder Cameron Green produced a fighting 79 off 55 balls to lift his side to 180 all out. In reply, Gill anchored the chase with a composed 86 off 50 deliveries as GT crossed the line in 19.4 overs.

The win marked GT's third successive victory after opening with two losses, while KKR's search for their first win of the season continues.

Brief scores:

Kolkata Knight Riders 180 all out in 20 overs (Cameron Green 79; Kagiso Rabada 3/29, Mohammed Siraj 2/23).

Gujarat Titans: 181 for 5 in 19.4 overs (Shubman Gill 86; Varun Chakravarthy 2/34).