Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Six Arrested After Bengaluru Eid Milad Procession Clash
A disagreement happened in Bengaluru during an Eid Milad procession.
Eid Milad is a Muslim community procession.
Police said a group led by Puneeth Kerehalli carried saffron flags and raised slogans as the procession passed an apartment complex.
This reportedly led to a scuffle between two groups.
One person from the Scheduled Caste community was allegedly assaulted and injured.
Police intervened at the scene.
Police also said Kerehalli continued shouting slogans after officers arrived.
Six people were arrested and three cases were registered.
Bengaluru police arrested six people, including right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli.
Police registered three cases after a confrontation during an Eid Milad procession.
The incident occurred Wednesday in Basavanagudi as the procession passed an apartment complex.
Police said a group led by Kerehalli allegedly raised slogans while carrying saffron flags.
A Scheduled Caste person was allegedly assaulted and injured during the confrontation.
- Who
- Bengaluru police arrested six people, including right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli, after a confrontation involving two groups.
- What
- A confrontation and alleged assault occurred during an Eid Milad procession, prompting six arrests and three cases.
- When
- The confrontation occurred on Wednesday; the arrests and case registrations were reported on Thursday.
- Where
- Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, as the procession passed an apartment complex.
- Why
- Police said slogans raised by a group led by Kerehalli while the procession passed allegedly triggered the scuffle.
- Arrests
- Six people were arrested.
- Cases
- Three cases were registered by Bengaluru police.
- Main accused named
- Right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli was among those arrested.
- Event
- The incident occurred during an Eid Milad procession.
- Location
- Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
- Injury
- A person from the Scheduled Caste community was allegedly assaulted and injured.
- Police account
- Police said sloganeering continued after officers intervened.