The clashes broke out in Maddur Town of Mandy District in Karnataka during the immersion of Lord Ganesh Idol on Sunday (September 7), the police said.
Miscreants allegedly covered stones from another community, leading to widespread unrest. Prohibition commands were stored after the incident.
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Here’s what we know so far:
1. What exactly happened?
Police sources told PTI that the incident occurred when people participated in the parade of Ganesh Immersion in Ram Rahim Nagar in Kareni.
Among the young people of both communities, clashes reportedly broke out and forced the police to intervene.
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According to the police, Kamenná took care of about 500 meters from the mosque, to retaliatory measures from members of the procession.
Police guards MALLIKARJUN KALAHANDI threw himself into the place and reviewed the situation.
The Ganesh Chaturthi Ten Day Festival, which began on August 27, ended on Saturday and “Visarjan Processions” got to the center of attention throughout the country.
“Ganesh Visarjan” is observed on the 10th day of the festival that ends with Anant Chaturdashi.
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2. Section 144, Heavy Safety
The police carried out Ganesh Immersion under heavy security.
Section 144 was stored in this area and some people were arrested, the Minister of the Interior Karnataka G. Parmeshware was quoted either by the agency nor.
“We have put on other forces and clamped the ban in Maddura to prevent further escalation,” said PTI police officer.
The Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) contingents were distributed across Maddur and taller officers were camps in this area to ensure peace.
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3. Tension in Hubball, other areas
Hubballi, who added to the riots, was also witnessed by the tension after Miskreants allegedly cast stones during the Ganesha procession on Saturday evening.
The police hit to prevent escalating the situation, while other forces were placed in the sensitive areas of the city.
Parameshware told reporters in Bengalur that there were small incidents during the immersion of the idol. In one place an attempt was made to stings to bring the flag.
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In another place, people reportedly spit from the roof to small children aged three years and four years during the parade of Ganapati.
“These types of incidents have happened. Everything is under control,” Parameshware said.
Police across the districts were due to incidents reported from Maddur, Hubballi and Shivamoggy.
4. Recall the inhabitants
The authorities urged the population to maintain peace and warn against strict negotiations against those who spread rumors or disrupt municipal harmony.
The district administration appealed to both communities to cooperate with coercive bodies to restore normality.
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5. Hindi Organization Protest
Pro-Hindus organizations organized a protest against the reported incident of stone pelting on Monday during the immersion of Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur in Mandya.
The police allegedly used a slight lathi fees to distract the protesters.
6. More than 20 taken into custody
Mandya Superintendent of Police MALLIKARJUN BALADANDI said that two fir were registered – one was registered alone and the other on the basis of a complaint by the injured person.
He said that 21 people were taken into custody, followed by another arrest.
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“Each was released. One person got four stitches, otherwise all minor injuries are all. Section 144 was stored in this area to prevent further outburst,” the official added.
Karnataka Interior G Parameshware said that the situation in Maddur is under control of the municipal clashes that broke out during Ganesha Immersion Prossion 7 September.
(With the entry from agencies)
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