Stones Hurled During Shivaji Jayanti Rally in Bagalkote, Section 163 Imposed

Tension prevailed briefly in Bagalkote, Karnataka, after stones were allegedly hurled at a Shivaji Jayanti procession in the old city area on Thursday, officials said.

The incident occurred when the rally, which began around 3:30 pm, was passing near a mosque. According to Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal, adequate police force had been deployed for the procession and senior officers were present at the spot.

“As the procession approached the mosque area, two stones were thrown from a distance towards us,” the SP said. Based on preliminary information and video footage reviewed so far, one stone hit a police constable, while the other struck him on the shoulder. No major injuries were reported.

Despite the incident, the procession continued without further disruption and the situation remained peaceful, police said.

Authorities have reviewed CCTV footage from the area, which is under camera surveillance. The procession was also recorded. Police said strict action will be taken against those involved.

Meanwhile, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been imposed in parts of Bagalkote from midnight of February 19 to midnight of February 24. Under the restrictions, assembly of more than four persons in public places is banned. Carrying weapons, organising meetings or sit-ins without prior permission, and activities endangering public safety have also been prohibited.

Police said the situation is under control and adequate security arrangements are in place to maintain law and order.

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