Communal violence erupted in Karnataka's Shivamogga district last night after Islamic jihadis ran amok on the streets, brandishing swords and other lethal weapons to terrorize common Hindus during the Eid Milad-ul-Nabi procession.
The district administration on Monday imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in the Ragi Gudda area of Karnataka's district after instances of stone-pelting were reported. Section 144 has been imposed in the area to prevent any untoward incident, the police said. This comes after, an angry Muslim mob is said to have thrown stones at a few houses and vehicles, and injured several people, allegedly following the rumours that there was a stone pelting on the Eid Milad procession.
The photos and videos of the Incident went viral on social media. In the photos, there was a cutout of Tipu Sultan in the procession where he was shown killing two “saffron-coloured” people. It was understandable that it depicted Tipu killing Hindu warriors. Moreover, Muslims put up posters in Karnataka where the map of Bharat was painted green & Mughal Empire was written over it.
Sword-shaped structures showcased, posters celebrating Tipu Sultan & Aurangzeb were displayed on Eid Milad.
Earlier in the day, protests had erupted in the same locality over a cutout displayed as part of the procession. The police had covered a portion of the cutout due to its "bit controversial content," which led to dissatisfaction among members of a particular community.
Shivamogga Superintendent of Police G K Mithun Kumar and other senior police officers rushed to the scene to engage in discussions with the community members, with the aim of defusing tensions and restoring normalcy.
The prohibitory orders, imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC, are intended to maintain law and order in the area, and strict action will be taken against any individuals found violating these orders. The district administration is actively monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in preventing further disturbances and ensuring peace and security in Ragi Gudda.
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