Udupi, September 11: Total seven cases were booked against BJP and Congress workers on charges of involving in clashes during Bharat Bandh in the city on Monday. The cases were booked against more than 30 persons in different police stations in the city.

The police have arrested total 10 activists of Congress and BJP who were getting treatment at the Ajjarakadu government hospital after being injured during the clash and lathicharge. In view of this, police security was beefed up at the hospital on Tuesday and a KSRP platoon was deputed for the security purpose.

Suo motto cases

Following a complaint by Udupi circle inspector Naveen Chandra Jogi,  a case was registered against BJP and Congress workers on charges of obstructing the police from discharging their duties at Bannanje, under IPC Column 143, 147, 290, 353 and 149.

Following another complaint from city SI Ananth Padmanabh, city police registered another case under IPC Section 143, 147, 149 and 290 against Congress and BJP workers on charges of torturing the people at SKM junction in the city. Another case was registered against Congress workers on charges of forcing auto drivers to stop autos at Manipal Tiger Circle.

Following a complaint from BJP city unit president Prabhakar Poojary that around 25 Congress workers have attacked BJP worker Shivaraj with lethal weapons at Bannanje and threatened him of dire consequences, a case was registered the city police station. Against the BJP’s complaint,  Congress worker Gopal Poojary has lodged another complaint that Prabhakar Poojary and his followers attacked him with stones, assaulted and threatened him. Police have registered another case against the BJP workers.

In the same way, two more cases were filed against Congress workers for forceful bandh, at city police station and women police station based on the complaints from Kalsanka Jayananda and Chaitra Kundapura.

Few more people to be arrested: SP

SP Lakshman Nimbargi said that total seven cases were filed against 30-40 workers of both Congress and BJP regarding the clashes during the Bandh on Monday and 10 persons were arrested. Action would be taken to arrest those who have involved in the clashes after reviewing the video records. As the situation was out of control, the police caned the agitators. Now, the city is peaceful and two KSRP platoons at the city and one at Kundapur were deployed for maintaining law and order situation. Chikmagaluru SP Annamalai was in the district to observe the situation, he said.

Accused involved in the incidents

Congress and BJP workers involved in these seven cases: Prashanth Poojary, Yathish Karkera, Ramesh Kanchan, Sathish Amin Padukere, Krishna Hebbar, Srinivas Hebbar, Habeeb Ali, Ganesh Nergi, RK Ramesh, Prakhyath Shetty, Vijay Poojary, Suresh Kunder, Sharath Bhandari, Vinod Jattanna, Manjunath, Harish Kini, Gopal Poojary, Janardhan Bhandarkar, Ganesh Doddanagudde, Vijay Manchi, Shekar Kotian, Yogish, Arun Poojary, Dinesh Amin, Girish Anchan, Sharath Madiwala, Dinakar Poojary, Anil Madiwala, Guru Sherigar, Kishor Salian, Srisha Naik, Deekshith Shettigar, Sharath Bylakere, Rachan Malpe, Harish Poojary Parkala, Diwakar Poojary, Shivaraj Anchan, Ramesh Poojary, Alvin, Prabhakar Poojary, Rakesh Jogi, Dinesh Amin, Kishor Salian, Shivaraj Kumar and Manjunath Kola.

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New Delhi: Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations set a remarkable world record as more than 25 lakh earthen lamps illuminated the banks of the Sarayu river, creating a mesmerizing golden glow across the holy city. Originally aiming to light over 28 lakh diyas, organizers succeeded in lighting exactly 25,12,585 diyas, marking a new global achievement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the spectacular display, calling it "amazing, incomparable, and unimaginable," and extended congratulations to the people of Ayodhya for their devotion. "This Jyotiparva, illuminating the sacred birthplace of Ram Lalla, is filled with emotion. This radiance from Ayodhya Dham will fill every household across the country with renewed energy," the Prime Minister shared online.

The Deepotsav, showcasing Ayodhya’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, featured performances by artists from Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia, alongside a Ram Leela from Uttarakhand. Performers from various Indian states added further color to the celebrations.

“This is the first Deepotsav following the consecration of the Ram Mandir, and every effort was made to bring grandeur and divinity to the celebrations,” shared UP Minister Jaiveer Singh.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led an 'aarti' at the event and took part in a ceremonial chariot pull. As a highlight of the occasion, 18 elaborate tableaux were created by Saket Mahavidyalaya, depicting scenes from Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas, including Bal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, and Sundar Kand, among others.