Markets shut in Maddur following clash during Ganesha procession; prohibitory orders still in force

MANDYA: There was heavy police deployment in Maddur town on Tuesday morning after protests broke out on Monday evening against a stone pelting incident which occurred during Ganesha visarjan procession.

Markets were deserted as shops have not opened since Sunday night with the imposition of prohibitory orders. Meanwhile, Hindu religious organisations in the area holding a meeting on the issue. A total of 21 people have been arrested following the stone pelting incident and the subsequent protest which broke out in response.

#WATCH | Mandya, Karnataka | Mandya SP Mallikarjun Baladandi says, “The incident which happened the day before yesterday, stone pelting incident, after that a lot of things have happened. Yesterday in Maddur town, so many organisations called for a protest against that… https://t.co/YU1jy5O71X pic.twitter.com/s4x5s1WdZK

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On Monday, police lathicharged the protesters in an effort to disperse the crowd after pro-Hindu organisations held a protest against the reported incident of stone pelting during the Ganesha idol immersion in Maddur town. The clash broke out when the Ganesha procession was passing near a mosque. According to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the crowd was asked to not stay in the area for too long.

#WATCH | Mandya, Karnataka | Police use lathi charge to disperse the people protesting against the reported incident of stone pelting during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur town, Mandya, yesterday. https://t.co/IYWSoKfGJh pic.twitter.com/VYlnPONCuc

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“When the procession passed near the mosque, there was a minor clash. The police had warned the people in the procession, telling them not to stay there for too long. At that time, some stone-pelting took place…When the procession passed in front of the mosque, a clash broke out. A mild lathicharge was carried out. When people gathered in groups to create trouble, mild lathicharge was used”, the Chief Minister said.

He further assured of legal action against anyone involved in the stone pelting incident while also blamed the BJP for indulging in provocation. “Whoever is guilty, legal action will be taken against them. It is the BJP leaders who are indulging in provocation. The police have not committed any mistake. If at all there is any mistake, action will be taken”, he said.

CM Siddaramaiah added, “Be it Muslims, Hindus, BJP, Congress, or JD(S),  the law will take its course. The police had warned the people in the procession, telling them not to stay there for too long. At that time, some stone-pelting took place”. Home Minister G Parameshwara also assured that everything is under control and that police has taken all necessary steps. (ANI)