Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Tension in Chikkamagaluru Over Damaged Banners
In Chikkamagaluru, some people cut up big banners that were put up for a religious festival called Datta Jayanti.
This made many people upset and worried.
The police came quickly to keep the peace.
They are now looking at camera videos to find out who did it.
The festival is coming up soon, and everyone wants to make sure it goes smoothly without any fights.
Banners for Datta Jayanti were deliberately damaged with sharp blades in Chikkamagaluru.
The incident occurred in front of the Urdu School on I.G. Road, a sensitive area.
Police intervened quickly to control the situation and maintain communal harmony.
A suo motu case has been registered, and CCTV footage is being analyzed to identify the culprits.
Residents have urged enhanced security measures for the upcoming Datta Jayanti celebrations.
- Who
- Hindu organizations and local residents
- What
- Damage to banners ahead of Datta Jayanti celebrations
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date), with celebrations scheduled for December 2, 3, and 4
- Where
- Chikkamagaluru, particularly in front of the Urdu School on I.G. Road
- Why
- To provoke communal tension and disrupt peace, according to organizers and activists
- Location
- Chikkamagaluru, India
- Event
- Datta Jayanti celebrations
- Date of Incident
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Date of Celebrations
- December 2, 3, and 4
- Action Taken
- Police registered a suo motu case and are analyzing CCTV footage
