Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Belagavi Remains Tense After Stone Pelting During Procession
On Friday evening, during a religious procession, some people chanted 'I Love Muhammad.'
This led to an argument, and some people threw stones.
The police have arrested 11 people and are making sure things stay calm.
The police have video of the incident.
Also, a similar poster incident in another city added to the problems.
Police are working to keep everyone safe and investigate what happened.
Stone-pelting occurred during a procession in Belagavi.
The incident was linked to the raising of 'I Love Muhammad' slogans.
Police have detained 11 people.
Security has been increased across Belagavi city.
An 'I Love Muhammad' banner was removed in Kalaburagi.
- Who
- Police and involved individuals
- What
- Stone-pelting and detentions following 'I Love Muhammad' slogans
- When
- Friday evening, tension continuing Saturday
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- Incident during 'Urs' procession after slogans were raised
Activists/Public
Police
Cause of Stone Pelting
Activists/Public
Slogans and potential obstruction or provocation.
Police
The police action to maintain law and order during the procession.
Use of Force
Activists/Public
Displeasure in the community, potential protests.
Police
Detentions, investigation, and enhanced security.
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Incident
- Stone-pelting during procession
- Slogans
- 'I Love Muhammad'
- Detained
- 11 individuals
- Police Action
- Increased security, investigation ongoing
- Banner Removal
- 'I Love Muhammad' banner removed in Kalaburagi
- Additional Incident
- Clash over poster in Davanagere
