Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal workers stage a violent protest in Karnataka's Mangaluru over social media post on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. According to the information, workers belong Hindutva organisations, clash with local police by breaking barricades on Monday.
Dakshina Kannada SP Yatish N said, "Today, on the eve of Eid-e-Milad festival, we have made adequate arrangements around the district and there was a call for a protest in Bantwal town on BC Road, for which we have made adequate arrangements. We are ensuring that no untoward incident takes place in Bantwal or anywhere in the district."
"There is some issue that is happening amongst a few people and I cannot disclose what the issue is. We just wanted to ensure that everything remains peaceful... Whoever disturbs the peace will attract legal action," he added.
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However, an FIR has been registered at the Bantwal police station over the controversial social media post related to the Eid-e-Milad rally. As per the information, a voice message over WhatsApp regarding the rallies on Eid e Milad circulated, due to which VHP and Bajrang dal call for protest on Monday.
Stone pelting incidents were also reported in two places of worship in Dakshina Kannada district on Monday. Reports say that there were clashes reported between the two groups.
The incidents of stone pelting at Katipalla town in Mangaluru taluk took place late Sunday night, but due to quick action, the situation came under control, and no untoward incidents were reported in the area. The window panes of the place of worship were shattered. According to police, the alleged stone pelters came on two bikes and sped off. Following the incident, heavy police deployment has been put in place.
In Buntwal taluk's BC road town, abutting National Highway 75, tension prevailed on Monday morning following an exchange of provocative statements between two groups on social media platforms. Following this, the Dakshina Kannada district police said they have beefed up vigils right from Uppinangady on the eastern side of Buntwal and Panemangaluru on the western side.
According to the police, a case has been registered against VHP and Bajrang Dal leaders Sharan Pumpwell and Puneeth Attavar for making provocative statements.