Karnataka: Coastal districts report 16 hate speech cases disrupting communal harmony in three years
Mangaluru: A total of 16 cases have been registered in three coastal districts over the past three years against individuals delivering speeches that harm communal harmony, according to data presented in the Legislative Council on Thursday.
Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, responding to a question raised by Legislative Council member Ivan D'Souza revealed that in 2023, 1 case was registered in Dakshina Kannada, 5 in Uttara Kannada and 5 in Udupi, and no case was registered in D.K. and Udupi in 2024. 4 cases were registered in Uttara Kannada, and 1 case was registered in Udupi in 2025.
In three years, 1 case was registered in D.K., 9 in Uttara Kannada and 6 in Udupi.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
