By Akriti Anand
Clashes erupted in Maddur town of Mandya district in Karnataka during Lord Ganesh idol immersion on Sunday (September 7), police said.
Miscreants from another community allegedly pelted stones, leading to widespread unrest. Prohibitory orders were imposed in the wake of the incident.
Here’s what we know so far:
1. What happened exactly?
Police sources told PTI news agency that the incident happened when people took part in the Ganesh immersion procession in Ram Rahim Nagar, Karnataka.
Clashes reportedly broke out between youths from both communities, forcing police to intervene.
According to police, the stone-pelting, which began about 500 metres from a mosque, led to retaliation from members of the procession.
Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Kalahandi rushed to the spot and reviewed the situation.
The 10-day festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on August 27, ended on Saturday, with ‘visarjan processions‘ taking centre stage across the country.
‘Ganesh Visarjan’ is observed on the 10th day of the festival, ending on Anant Chaturdashi.
2. Section 144, heavy security
Police carried out the Ganesh immersion under heavy security.
Section 144 has been imposed in the area, and some people have been arrested, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parmeshwara was quoted by news agency ANI as saying.
“We have deployed additional forces and clamped prohibitory orders in Maddur to prevent further escalation,” a police official told PTI.
Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) contingents were deployed across Maddur, and senior officers were camping in the area to ensure peace.
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