The issue shows no signs of abating after its flare-up about a fortnight ago that prompted the government to close down colleges and institutions for a couple of day.
As many as 15 Muslim girls have been booked in Tumakuru and 58 students were suspended in Shivamogga for staging demonstrations outside their colleges.
The hijab controversy continued in several parts of Karnataka with a section of girl students remaining steadfast on wearing headscarves to educational institutions on Saturday. Despite the government order and the Karnataka High Court passing an interim order, restricting students from wearing hijab or saffron scarves, the girls came to schools and colleges donning hijab.