Bengaluru Police prohibit Ganesha festival processions, dances following violent incidents
Bengaluru: In the wake of several violent incidents, including a murder, the Bengaluru Police Department has decided to ban all Ganesha idol processions and DJ dances in the city.
The order was issued by the city's Police Commissioner, B Dayananda, after reports of clashes, riots, and violent episodes in various areas of the Karnataka capital, including Halasur, Yediyur, and Adugodi, surfaced.
The police commissioner warned that the respective police station inspectors would be held responsible if any Ganesha idol processions or marches were conducted despite the ban. The decision follows a incident where a man, identified as Srinivas, was stabbed to death during a procession after an altercation over dance in Bengaluru's Adugodi area. Additionally, a goat was killed during a separate Ganesha idol procession, raising concerns about the escalating violence.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have also decided not to permit the installation of Ganesha idols in public places, even though the festival has concluded. The police have received numerous letters requesting permission for processions, and approximately 450 Ganesha idols have already been installed across the city. Over 200 individuals have written letters requesting the police to allow further celebrations, but officials remain firm on the ban, emphasizing public safety and the prevention of further violent incidents.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
