Lord Ganesh in Police Van: An unusual and controversial event unfolded in Bengaluru when a Lord Ganesha idol was placed inside a police van. This happened during a protest at Town Hall, sparking anger among devotees. The incident quickly spread across social media, with many expressing their frustration.
Why Was Lord Ganesha’s Idol in a Police Van?
The protest was in response to communal violence in Nagamangala during a Ganesh Visarjan procession. This clash led to statewide protests by right-wing groups. In Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Ganesh Utsav Committee organized a protest at Town Hall, despite being denied permission by the police. According to rules, protests are only allowed at Freedom Park.
The Incident That Caused the Outrage
By 11:30 AM, about 20-30 protesters had gathered. The police, acting on the unauthorized protest, began arresting the participants. At this point, a group arrived with a 1.55-foot tall Ganesha idol. They claimed they were en route for Visarjan and joined the protest.
A police inspector took the idol and placed it inside the police van. The image of the Ganesha idol in the van quickly went viral on social media.
Devotees’ Reaction on Social Media
Devotees were furious, viewing the act as disrespectful. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their anger.
Police Response to the Incident
A senior police officer clarified that the idol was taken to prevent further unrest. It was later transferred to a police jeep for safekeeping. The officer emphasized that there was no intention to disrespect the deity.
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