Police officials reached the spot after receiving information about the incident, and have begun examining the scene of crime. Investigators have started collecting evidence and speaking to local residents and witnesses in order to determine the sequence of events.

DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister along with the first batch of ministers.

Large numbers of aspirants were seen waiting outside the coaching centre and raising slogans in protest as tension prevailed following the incident in which a security guard was reportedly injured.