Section 144 Imposed In Karnataka’s Shivamogga After Tension Over Stone Pelting During Eid Procession

The district administration in Shivamogga has enforced Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) on public gatherings in the Ragi Gudda area due to escalating tension stemming from alleged incidents of stone-throwing on Sunday, as reported by the police.

According to police sources, an agitated crowd reportedly hurled stones at houses and vehicles, causing injuries to several individuals. These actions were purportedly driven by rumors of stone-throwing during the Eid Milad procession.

On the stone pelting incident in Shivamogga, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said,"An Eid Milad procession was underway when some miscreants pelted stones. They also threw stones at the police. So far 40 people have been arrested. Our government will not tolerate such activities. The situation is under control now."

VIDEO | Tensions in Karnatakas Shivamogga after incident of stone pelting; police forces deployed in several localities. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/KKBokZUL0A

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A police spokesperson confirmed that they have successfully dispersed the crowd, and the current situation is stable. To manage the situation, the police resorted to using baton charges, and additional forces, including the Rapid Action Force, have been deployed to the location. Some individuals have also been taken into custody.

ಇದು ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಮತಾಂಧರು ಮಾಡಿರುವ ತಲ್ವಾರ್ ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆಯ ವಿಡಿಯೋ. ಇಂತಹ ತಲ್ವಾರ್ ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆಯು ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಯಾವ ಸಂದೇಶವನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಅನುಮತಿ ನೀಡಿದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರವೇ ತಿಳಿಸಬೇಕು.

ಹಿಂದೂಗಳೆಲ್ಲರನ್ನೂ ಒಬ್ಬರು ಉಳಿಯದ ರೀತಿ ಮುಗಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದ ಜಿಹಾದಿ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಬಲವಾಗಿ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರ… pic.twitter.com/1lZOVtjEOb

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) October 1, 2023

Earlier in the day, protests had erupted in the same area concerning a cutout displayed as part of the procession. The police had covered a portion of it due to its "controversial content," which had sparked discontent among members of a particular community, as explained by a police official.

On the stone pelting incident in Shivamogga, Karnataka | Shivamogga SP GK Mithun Kumar says "Some miscreants pelted stones during the Eid Milad procession. Some vehicles and houses were damaged. Based on the video and information, some people have already been arrested in… pic.twitter.com/AkSNE2wrry

— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023

Shivamogga Superintendent of Police, G K Mithun Kumar, along with other police officials, arrived at the scene and engaged in discussions with the local residents to restore peace and order.

Jihadis run amok on the streets of Shivamogga, brandishing swords & weapons, while secular @siddaramaiah has gone into hiding.

With @INCKarnataka govt back in power, Jihadi organisations have emerged from hiding to terrorise Hindus with no fear of action. INC has surrendered… pic.twitter.com/0AI01VZ8GX

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) October 2, 2023