Karnataka: 52 arrested in Nagamangala after riot erupts over Ganesh procession
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: 52 arrested in Nagamangala after riot erupts over Ganesh procession

Hindustan Times  

52 people were taken into custody and a holiday has been declared for educational institutions on Thursday in Nagamangala in Karnataka's Mandya district following riots that broke out over allegations of stone pelting at a Ganpati immersion procession on Wednesday, as per Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwar. Karnataka: 52 arrested in Nagamangala after riot erupts over Ganesh procession "Yesterdays Nagamangala incident shouldn't have happened. As per the Superintendent of Police of Mandya, Mallikarjun Baladandi, the incident took place when the Ganapati procession stopped and started dancing in front of a Dargh for five to seven minutes. "Prohibitory orders were imposed in Mandya district's Nagamangala after a group of miscreants set shops on fire, and two police staff were injured.

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Karnataka LoP R Ashoka demands NIA probe into Nagamangala violence
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka LoP R Ashoka demands NIA probe into Nagamangala violence

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka on Sunday demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency into the recent violence in Mandya district, citing alleged involvement of Kerala-based persons with links to banned outfit such as Popular Front of India in it. Karnataka LoP R Ashoka seeks NIA probe into Nagamangala violence Clashes broke out between two …

Action will be taken as per law in Nagamangala incident: Karnataka Home Minister
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Action will be taken as per law in Nagamangala incident: Karnataka Home Minister

The Hindu  

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that action would be taken as per law against those found guilty in the Nagamangala incident. Mr. Parameshwara also said the state government would consider the BJP’s fact-finding committee report on Nagamangala if it revealed any new information. On Thursday, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi alleged that the attack on the Lord Ganesha …

About 40 people trying to stage protest in Bengaluru against Nagamangala violence detained
3 months, 3 weeks ago

About 40 people trying to stage protest in Bengaluru against Nagamangala violence detained

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, About 40 people were detained on Friday as they tried to stage a protest in front of Town Hall here against the violence during a Ganesh idol immersion procession at Nagamangala town in Mandya district, police said. Some of them carried Ganesh idols demanding action against those who indulged in stone-pelting and went on a rampage targeting shops and …

'Complete deterioration of law and order in Karnataka': BJP leader Ashoka
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Complete deterioration of law and order in Karnataka': BJP leader Ashoka

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka lashed out at the Congress and blamed it for the communal clash and stone-pelting incident during the Ganesha procession in Nagamangala in Mandya district. Speaking to reporters after visiting the town on Thursday, Ashoka expressed his outrage, claiming that incidents like the one in Nagamangala are being downplayed by the Congress. …

Ganesh Idol Procession turns violent in Mandya, situation under control
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ganesh Idol Procession turns violent in Mandya, situation under control

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Nagamangala town of Mandya district on Wednesday night turned violent after two different religious groups engaged in stone pelting at each other near a mosque leading to tense situation on Nagamangala-Mysuru road. As many as 54 persons engaged in stone pelting in Nagamangala town have been arrested by the police and as a …

CM Siddaramaiah warns of ‘ruthless action’ as communal tensions over Ganapati procession grips Mandya
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah warns of ‘ruthless action’ as communal tensions over Ganapati procession grips Mandya

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to communal tensions that gripped Nagamangala town in Karnataka's Mandya district, chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday warned of “ruthless action” against miscreants trying to divide people on the basis of caste or religion. Siddaramaiah said the government views the acts of vandalism “very seriously” and added that the Congress government's first priority is to “maintain peace and order in …

Communal tension in Karnataka's Mandya after stone pelting on Ganpati procession
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Communal tension in Karnataka's Mandya after stone pelting on Ganpati procession

Hindustan Times  

Communal tensions gripped Nagamangala town in Karnataka's Mandya district on Wednesday after clashes erupted between two groups during the Ganpati procession, news agency PTI reported. The incident reportedly took place when devotees from Badarikoppalu were carrying Ganesh idols for immersion. "I strongly condemn the incident that took place during the Ganesha immersion procession in Nagamangala, Mandya district. It is a …

After Delhi, clashes reported in Andhra, K'taka on Hanuman Jayanti
2 years, 8 months ago

After Delhi, clashes reported in Andhra, K'taka on Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

Police in Andhra Pradesh have taken 20 people into custody after violence Saturday between members of two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Kurnool district, news agency ANI reported quoting officials. Karnataka | A stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station, Hubli "20 persons taken into custody based on videos and are being interrogated," a senior police …

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