Bengaluru's JJ Nagar Tense After Stones Pelted At Om Shakti Procession; 3 Minors Arrested

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News18•05-01-2026, 10:30
Bengaluru's JJ Nagar Tense After Stones Pelted At Om Shakti Procession; 3 Minors Arrested
- •Stones were pelted at an Om Shakti religious procession in Bengaluru's JJ Nagar on Sunday evening, causing tension.
- •A young girl sustained a head injury during the incident, allegedly by youth from another community.
- •The incident led to a massive protest by over 50 devotees and locals outside JJ Nagar Police Station, demanding action.
- •Heavy police deployment, including state reserve platoons, has been made in the sensitive areas of the neighbourhood.
- •Three minors, aged 15-16, have been arrested; Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara stated a probe into possible instigation.
Why It Matters: Stone-pelting at a Bengaluru religious procession leads to tension, protests, and arrests of minors.
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