Bhagavad Dwaja dispute: Two youth attacked
Six persons arrested, released later
Koppa, May 29: When a cold war which has been there for the last eight months between the groups of two communities regarding installing Bhagavad Dwaja turned frenzy on Monday night, two youths were attacked by the youth of another community, near the Lal Bahadur Shastri stadium in the town.
The injured youth Sannakere Srikanth and Sudarshan were admitted to Koppa government hospital. Based on the complaint lodged by the victims, the Koppa police have arrested Tazil (19), Rehman (23) of Sannakere, Rizwan (19), Nissar (23), Razeem (19) of Hanuman Nagar and Abbu (22) of Jhatpat Nagar. However, Rijaz of Melinapete is absconding. All the arrested were produced before the JMFC court which has granted them bail.
Background
Around eight months ago, bhagavad dwaja was installed in a private land near Sannakere circle. But the local Muslim youth objected to this. Later, the RSS has started doing its activities at the place and local Hindu youths were going to the RSS Shakha. In the recently ended Assembly election, among two communities, one group has supported BJP and another supported the Congress. As the Congress candidate was elected in the election, the youth who supported the BJP were upset.
In his complaint, Srikanth said that on Monday at 9 pm, the accused have surrounded the victims near the stadium and insulted them before attacking.
However, newly elected Congress MLA TD Raje Gowda said that as the BJP workers were desperate for losing the constituency, they have been trying to disturb the peace in the constituency. No one is above the law. Action will be taken against those who violate the law. BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders have been trying to blown a small issue out of proportion, he said.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
