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Tension gripped Bagalkot’s Killa Oni area after alleged stone pelting during a Shivaji Jayanti procession. Some police personnel were reportedly injured while controlling the situation. Authorities quickly dispersed the crowd and deployed additional forces to maintain law and order.
Protest After Stone Pelting at Shivaji Jayanti Event
Bengaluru: Stone-pelting during a Shivaji Jayanti procession in the Killa Oni area of Karnataka's Bagalkot district sparked tension in the city. Reports indicate that some people allegedly threw stones while the procession was passing near a mosque. Police personnel deployed at the scene were also injured. Blood stains were reportedly seen on the uniform of the District Superintendent of Police (SP), indicating the severity of the situation.
Upon receiving reports of stone-pelting, police immediately responded, dispersing the crowd and bringing the situation under control. Following the incident, some youths in the procession attempted to stage a street protest, but were persuaded to disperse. Additional police forces have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order, and surveillance has been increased at sensitive locations.
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Following the incident, some organizations have demanded the immediate arrest of those involved in the stone-pelting. They say they will call for a shutdown in Bagalkot if strict action is not taken against the accused. Police officials have stated that the situation is currently peaceful, but security has been tightened as a precaution. The process of identifying the accused is underway based on CCTV footage and other evidence.
Meanwhile, tensions also arose in Belagavi district. Miscreants allegedly daubed the statue of Sangolli Rayanna in Machhe village with black ink. The incident sparked outrage among locals, who demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits. Police Commissioner Bhushan Borase visited the scene and assessed the situation.
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Police have taken both incidents seriously and have launched an investigation. Officials say strict action will be taken against those who take the law into their own hands. Additional police forces have been deployed to maintain peace in the area, and people have been urged to ignore rumors. The administration has assured that the culprits will be arrested soon and law and order will be maintained at all costs.
