Ganesha procession violence: DSP, inspector suspended for negligence, says CM Siddaramaiah


Kalaburagi, Sep 16 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a Police Inspector have been suspended over negligence in connection with the incident of violence and rioting during Ganesha idol immersion procession in Nagamangala town of Mandya district.

Speaking to reporters in Kalaburagi, CM Siddaramaiah said that the situation in Nagamangala is peaceful now. "Based on preliminary findings, police failure in duty seemed to be the cause of the riots. As a result, the concerned Deputy Superintendent of Police and the Inspector have been suspended," he said.

"Measures will also be taken to provide compensation for shops, businesses, and vehicles damaged during the incident," CM Siddaramaiah added.

Responding to a question about the expectations of the people in the Kalyana Karnataka region from the state government, the CM said that the Congress government is "pro-poor" and has allocated Rs 5,000 crore for the development of the region.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also told reporters that a cabinet meeting will be held in Kalaburagi city, during which decisions for the development of the Kalyana Karnataka region would be taken.

"Various plans outlined in the budget for the development of the Kalyana Karnataka region, as well as other important topics, will be discussed in the cabinet meeting. The focus will also be on employment opportunities for the people of the Kalyana Karnataka districts and the creation of a separate ministry for the region. The Congress government is committed to the development of Kalyana Karnataka," he said.

 

 

  

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Good move -- suspension -- State should be neutral on religious matters -- otherwise collapse --like Pakistan --(but state should not be biased - ---whether Hindu or Muslim -- Jain-- Christian -- creates trouble - all need to be hauled up --) -- many are imaginary in terms of injuries to their festivals -- --some decades back these were unheard of -- meaning trouble -- all celebrated each other's festivals -- Ganesha festivals from being initially a family function -- austerity -- prayer -- fasting -- families meeting ---removal of obstacles ----All have become a tamasha -- many WhatsApp messages of Ganesha on scooter etc. -- caricature of Ganesha -- if someone else does it becomes serious offence but not bhaktas --- Ganesha festivals now have become public functions blocking of main roads -/ by lanes--- collecting donations for activities other than religious -- local lords dominating -- All in all, lumpen elements who have no character -- trouble makers -- drunkards have joined the band wagon --along with some political outfits-- --a beautiful festival offering prayers to GANESHA --a symbol of knowledge, wisdom and education. is needlessly getting political overtones--

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  • Patrick, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    The entire country people know who is being this incident. This type of ugly incident happened many times to let down popularity of Government and head of the Government. They think they will try to collapse Govt any form thier Govt. But they don't know thier ability and opinion of people. That's all much more people knows.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    "It is necessary to check who was behind the DSP.”??

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  • Kiran Poojary, Bengaluru/Mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 16 2024

    Siddarammayya is behind

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