K'taka police files FIR 300 Muslim for attacking Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Ranebennur
According to the police, the mob attacked the procession with lethal weapons, triggering violence in the area. Stone pelting was also reported from both sides.
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Bengaluru, September 21: An FIR has been registered against more than 300 people belonging to the Muslim community for allegedly attacking the Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Ranebennur of Karnataka’s Haveri district.
The incident took place when the procession was going towards the city Dargah.
According to the police, the mob attacked the procession with lethal weapons, triggering violence in the area. Stone pelting was also reported from both sides.
In view of the clashes, additional police forces have been deployed in the area. JDS spokesperson Tanveer Ahmed criticised the incident and called for stern actions against the people behind it.
"It is very sad. It is definitely not what we would like to see in a peaceful state of Karnataka, especially in Haveri district which is known for great secular fabric. Stringent actions should be taken against everybody who was involved in the clash. There should be a thorough probe into the incident and the people behind it should be taken to task," he told private news channel.
"There could be a conspiracy. It can’t be ruled out. No matter what community they belong to, strict action should be taken against them because our Karnataka should not be defamed by fringe elements like this," he added.