Riots in Mandya, Karnataka: 52 Arrested After Stone Pelting at Ganpati Procession
In Mandya, Karnataka, 52 people were taken into custody following riots that erupted during a Ganpati immersion procession. The incident occurred when the procession stopped near a Dargh, leading to a confrontation and stone pelting.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwar stated, “Yesterday’s Nagamangala incident shouldn’t have happened. But fortunately, no injuries have happened. The situation is under control.”
According to Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi, the procession stopped and started dancing in front of a Dargh, which led to a confrontation. The police intervened, but the situation escalated, resulting in stone pelting and vehicles being set on fire. Seven bikes and six small shops were burnt, and a total of 15 bikes and a car were slightly damaged.
CT Ravi, BJP MLC, criticized the state government, claiming that the incident was planned and that the miscreants were confident of being protected by the government. He demanded strict action against those responsible.
The police have imposed prohibitory orders in Nagamangala to control the situation. Inspector General of Police MB Boralingaiah stated, “Prohibitory orders were imposed in Mandya district’s Nagamangala after a group of miscreants set shops on fire, and two police staff were injured. An investigation is underway.”
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Mandya -: Mandya is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known for its sugarcane farming and is often called the ‘Sugar City’.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many famous cities like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru.
Ganpati -: Ganpati, also known as Ganesha, is a popular Hindu god with an elephant head. People celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi to honor him.
Dargh -: A Dargh, or Dargah, is a shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Muslim saint.
Prohibitory orders -: Prohibitory orders are rules set by the government to stop people from gathering in large groups to prevent violence or unrest.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
MLC -: MLC stands for Member of Legislative Council, a person who is part of the legislative council in a state.
CT Ravi -: CT Ravi is a politician from the BJP who is a Member of the Legislative Council in Karnataka.
