Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Stones Allegedly Hit Bhatkal Mosque During Ganesh Procession
A group of people was taking a Ganesh idol for immersion in Bhatkal.
The procession was moving along a road near the railway station.
Someone allegedly threw stones at a mosque called Masjid-e-Ismail.
Some of the mosque’s windows were damaged.
Police quickly sent more officers to the area.
Some people were taken to the police station for questioning.
Senior police officials asked everyone to remain peaceful.
Police said the area became normal again and that the investigation was continuing.
Stones were allegedly thrown at Masjid-e-Ismail during a Ganesh immersion procession in Bhatkal.
Several mosque window panes were reportedly damaged in the incident.
Police deployed additional personnel and brought the situation under control.
A case was registered against unidentified people, with some individuals questioned.
Officials said the situation returned to normal while the investigation continued.
- Who
- Unidentified persons allegedly threw stones; police questioned some people and investigated the incident.
- What
- Stones were allegedly pelted at Masjid-e-Ismail, damaging several window panes, during a Ganesh immersion procession.
- When
- Wednesday night; the procession reportedly began at about 10 pm.
- Where
- Gulmi area of Bhatkal, on the road leading to the railway station in Karnataka.
- Why
- The motive was not stated; the alleged stone-pelting occurred as the procession passed the mosque.
- Location
- Gulmi area, Bhatkal, Karnataka
- Mosque
- Masjid-e-Ismail
- Procession
- Ganesh idol immersion procession
- Reported start time
- Around 10 pm
- Damage
- Several mosque window panes
- Police action
- Additional personnel deployed; case registered against unidentified persons
- Current status
- Police said the situation returned to normal