Karnataka has witnesses an increase in communal tensions following a series of incidents that have unsettled the state. On Monday, Palestinian flags were displayed during Mila-ul-Nabi processions in Chitradurga, Davangere and Kolar, igniting unrest. This came following the violence broke out during a Ganesha idol-immersion procession in Nagamangala, Mandya district, where rioters vandalized vehicles and shops.
Security measures remain in place across the state. BJP leaders R Ashoka and CT Ravi have called on the Siddaramaiah-led government to hand over the probe of communal incidents, including the Nagamangala violence, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). They have voiced concerns about the involvement of sleeper cells and forces from neighboring regions.
In Chitradurga, a group of young men raised pro-Palestine slogans during an Eid Milad procession, prompting the police to confiscate two Palestinian flags. In Davanagere, unrest flared up when flags were placed on a mobile tower near a police station in Gandhinagar on Sunday evening, leading to communal disturbances. Police have since registered a case against eight individuals believed to be involved in the incident.
In Mangaluru, six suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking a mosque near Surathkal on Sunday night. Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal confirmed that five of the suspects have prior criminal records. The accused are believed to have thrown stones at the Masjidul Huda Juma Masjid in Katipalla, causing damage to its windows.
Meanwhile, another potential flashpoint was defused in Bantwal, about 25 km from Mangaluru, when authorities intervened to prevent a protest rally in Bantwal Cross Road from escalating. These events have raised alarm about growing communal discord and the need for enhanced security to preserve peace in the state. The state government has been urged to act quickly to prevent further incidents. Law enforcement agencies are on high alert to maintain order and prevent any resurgence of violence
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