Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, September 12, requested to maintain peace and order in the society. He said that the police have arrested more than 50 people for creating violence in the Nagamangala area of Mandya district during the Ganesh festival procession.
Siddaramaiah said that the government is treating the stone pelting incident with utmost seriousness. Describing the act as an attempt by miscreants to disrupt societal peace, he confirmed that over 50 individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.
"It is clear that the stone pelting that took place at Nagamangala in Mandya district at the time of Ganesha festival is an act by miscreants. It threatens the peace and tranquillity in the society. The government has taken this very seriously," he said in a post on X.
He also warned that strict action would be taken against those attempting to sow divisions based on religion, regardless of their background. "More than 50 people have already been arrested in this connection and our priority is to maintain peace and order in the society....I request the public to cooperate with us by maintaining peace and restraint without succumbing to incitement," he added.