Three Detained After Packet Containing Bones, Food Waste Found Near Ganapati Annadanam Area In Hyderabad
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Hyderabad , September 21 : Three residents of a housing society in Hyderabad’s Madannapet area were taken into custody on Sunday after a packet containing bones and food waste was allegedly thrown near an Annadanam distribution area during Ganapati celebrations.
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DCP Khare said the situation was peaceful and traffic movement had returned to normal. He added that the grievances of residents and protesters had been addressed and warned people against spreading rumours.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.
According to preliminary information, the packet was allegedly thrown from the 2 BHK Police Housing Society while Ganesh immersion and an Annadanam programme were underway nearby, DCP Charminar Zone Kiran Khare said.
The three detained persons were identified as Mohammad Imran Qureshi, Arshiya Begum and Sameena, all residents of the housing society, the DCP said.
A packet containing bones and non-vegetarian waste was found near a Ganesh Annadanam (bhandara) in Madannapet, Hyderabad, triggering protests by local residents. Police reportedly detained Mohammad Imran Qureshi, Arshiya Begum and Sameena in connection with the incident.… pic.twitter.com/B8Br7lyfff
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Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and took the three persons into custody. Khare said stringent action would be taken against anyone found responsible and that strong sections of law would be invoked.
The incident later led BJP leaders and members of Hindu organisations to stage a protest in Chanchalguda. Protesters alleged that there had been an attempt to defile Lord Ganesh prasad and demanded immediate action against those responsible. They also raised slogans during the demonstration.
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Earlier, police had said that a packet containing bones and food waste was found outside the Annadanam distribution area near the housing society. Members of the Ganesh pandal organising committee also submitted a petition seeking action in connection with the incident.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.