People protesting against the stone-pelting incident during the Ganesha idol immersion procession, in Maddur town of Mandya district on Monday.
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Maddur (Mandya dist): The police on Monday took 21 people into custody in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred during the Ganesha idol immersion procession in Maddur town of Mandya district on Sunday evening.
A large number of members from various Hindu outfits, holding saffron flags aloft, took out a procession in the town, condemning the stone-pelting incident. The police had to use mild force to control the situation. A few local people vented their ire against the incident by torching tyres in the town.
A bandh is being observed in Maddur, with all shops and business establishments downing shutters as a precautionary measure.
Eight people who were injured in stone pelting are being treated in the Maddur town hospital. It is also said that a few Home Guards, police personnel and women have been injured, but this is yet to be confirmed by the police.
As tension prevails in the town, the district administration has enforced prohibitory orders.
Deputy Commissioner of Mandya district Kumara, Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi are camping in the town. Heavy police security has been deployed in the town.