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Two groups clash during Eid Milad procession in Bengaluru
A clash broke out between two groups during an Eid Milad procession near Garadi Apartments in Basavanagudi on Wednesday, prompting police to resort to a lathi-charge. The altercation began after youths from…
A clash broke out between two groups during an Eid Milad procession near Garadi Apartments in Basavanagudi on Wednesday, prompting police to resort to a lathi-charge. The altercation began after youths from one group raised slogans while passing the office of Hindutva activist Puneeth Kerehalli, leading to a heated argument that turned physical.
A youth was assaulted and admitted to hospital. Kerehalli and his supporters blocked the road and later protested at the Basavanagudi police station, demanding arrests. The protest was called off after police assured action. Complaints and counter-complaints have been filed, and CCTV footage is being examined. Additional police, including four KSRP platoons, have been deployed. The situation is peaceful, said DCP (South) K Vamsi Krishna.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Communal clashes during religious processions in Bengaluru have a history of flaring over provocative slogans or route disputes, often drawing activists from both sides to the scene. The Basavanagudi area is a mixed neighbourhood, and any such incident raises the risk of wider tension. Police now face the task of determining which side initiated the slogans and whether any prior provocation occurred, based on CCTV evidence. The assurance of arrests to the protesting group will test the police's ability to act impartially. The deployment of KSRP platoons signals a precautionary hold on the area, and the next 48 hours will show whether the peace holds.
Source: deccanherald.com
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