Karnataka's Mandya tense after stone pelting mars Ganesh visarjan; Section 144 imposed, police lathi-charge protesters

Clashes broke out during Ganesh immersion procession in Maddur.

Pro-Hindu organisations held a protest on Monday against the reported incident of stone pelting during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur town, Mandya, on Sunday. Section 144 has been imposed in the area, and some people have been arrested, as per Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara.

Police also used mild lathi charge to disperse the protesters.

Speaking to the reporters, Karnataka Home Minister said, "An incident has happened in Maddur town, Mandya, a stone pelting incident, which is now under control. The police have already arrested a few people...Section 144 has been imposed. One or two small incidents also happened in the state. One stabbing incident has also happened; everything is under control. The police have taken all the necessary steps."

The situation turned volatile following stone-pelting allegedly by miscreants from another community, leading to widespread unrest.

#WATCH | Mandya, Karnataka | Pro-Hindu organisations hold a protest against the reported incident of stone pelting during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur town, Mandya, yesterday.

As per Karnataka Home Minister G. Parmeshwara, Section 144 has been imposed in the area and some… pic.twitter.com/IdU8LIfG68

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According to police sources, it started when people were taking part in the Ganesh immersion procession in Ram Rahim Nagar. Clashes broke out between youths from both communities, forcing police to intervene.

Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi rushed to the spot and reviewed the situation. "We have deployed additional forces and clamped prohibitory orders in Maddur to prevent further escalation," a police official said.
Police carried out the Ganesh immersion under heavy security. A large contingent of police personnel has been stationed in sensitive areas of Maddur.

Authorities have urged residents to maintain peace and warned of strict action against those spreading rumours or disturbing communal harmony.

The district administration has appealed to both communities to cooperate with law enforcement to restore normalcy.