Tension Eases in Nagamangala After Violent Clashes During Ganesh Procession

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that the situation in Nagamangala has stabilized following clashes during a Ganesh idol procession. 55 individuals have been arrested. Opposition parties have raised concerns regarding the incident, with BJP planning to send a fact-finding team to further investigate.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday confirmed that the situation in violence-hit Nagamangala town in Mandya district has returned to normalcy, with measures in place to prevent further incidents.

Violence erupted during a Ganesh idol procession, resulting in mobs engaging in stone-pelting and vandalizing shops and vehicles. The authorities responded with a strong police presence and arrested 55 individuals involved in the clashes.

In response to opposition parties' concerns, Parameshwara assured that the police are following legal protocols. Moreover, the BJP's fact-finding team will investigate and report back, potentially aiding the state's efforts to maintain peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)