'Free Palestine' poster seen in Killa area of Koppal district, police on high alert


Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS): A 'free Palestine' poster in the Killa area of Karnataka's Koppal district led to tension in the area before the police took it down, said officials here on Monday.

The Muslim community in Karnataka was celebrating the Eid-e-Milad festival across the state with much fervour. The Karnataka Police were on high alert in light of the recent violence and rioting in Nagamangala town of Mandya district during the Ganesha idol immersion procession.

As the Eid-e-Milad processions across the state are expected to draw large crowds, the police were taking no chances and have arranged foolproof security. All major mosques in the state were decorated for the occasion. Special arrangements have been made at the Jamia Masjid in the K.R. Market locality of Bengaluru and Bilal Mosque on Bannerghatta Road. Members of the community fasted and distributed sweets.

The police removed a "Free Palestine" poster that appeared in the Killa area of Koppal district. While celebrating Eid-e-Milad, a banner was put up at the entrance of the Killa area, and on its right side was a poster with the message “Free Palestine”.

Hindu organisations objected to this and reported the matter to the police. Officers immediately rushed to the spot and spoke to Muslim community leaders about taking down the banner. Later, the members agreed to cover the "Free Palestine" writing on the banner.

In the meantime, Nagamangala town in Mandya district, which witnessed violence and rioting during the Ganesh Visarjan procession last week, has been turned into a police fortress. As members of the Muslim community are holding a procession, security has been tightened along the entire procession route, and additional police forces have been deployed in sensitive areas.

Police officers are stationed on all major roads and side streets. Tight security has also been arranged near the mosque where last week’s stone-pelting and rioting incident occurred during the Ganesh Visarjan procession.

Mandya SP Mallikarjun Baladandi has been stationed in Nagamangala since Sunday night and has been monitoring the situation. The Home Ministry is being briefed on the situation hourly, according to sources.

Two SPs, two Additional SPs, four DySPs, 20 police inspectors, 20 PSIs, and more than 700 police constables have been deployed in Nagamangala town. In addition, seven District Armed Reserve (DAR) and Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) platoons have been dispatched.

The district administration has denied permission for the Ganesh Visarjan processions in the town on Monday to avoid any potential friction and communal flare-ups.

Police are also on high alert in the coastal Karnataka region, which is considered a communally sensitive area. Adequate police forces have been deployed in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Udupi districts.

In the capital city of Bengaluru, the traffic police placed restrictions on movement around famous mosques, and vehicular movement was redirected to alternative roads. In view of the Eid-e-Milad processions, the movement of heavy vehicles entering Bengaluru city was prohibited from 7 a.m. to noon.

 

 

  

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  • M h Rashid, Udupi

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    India supports the Palestinian cause and advocates for a two-state solution, recognizing the rights of both Israel and Palestine to exist peacefully. Historically, India has backed Palestinian self-determination and continues to support resolutions in favor of Palestine at international forums like the UN. I don't understand while Indian government is support and vote in favor of free Palestine, then why this kolavari?

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  • Haneef, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    What's wrong in Free Palestine " all over world irrespective of religion demonstrating for for free Palestine.

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  • Arun, KUNDAPURA

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    Then why not free Ukraine. Free Armenia. Why no because your friends are not there?

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  • Samad, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    You do it, who stopped you pukkkela

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  • ravi, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    Those who are asking for free palestine let them be send to palestine and fight Israel if they have guts.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    "Another conspiracy to level a new accusation against Siddaramaiah.”

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    insider job....desperate attempt to dethrone Sidda govt....but police is sakt...koyi bachke nahin jayega...

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  • Gautam Das, Bangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Yes, insider job by Muslim community leaders ....Officers immediately rushed to the spot and spoke to Muslim community leaders about taking down the banner. Later, the members agreed to cover the "Free Palestine" writing on the banner.

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