Case registered for provocative speech during protest in Karnataka's Bantwal taluk

Mangaluru: The Uppinangady police have registered a case over provocative speech during a protest organised at Perne village in Bantwal taluk.

A protest condemning cow slaughter— “Gau Mata Samrakshana Chaluvalli Perne”, was held near Kadambu Karla Ramadhwara in Perne village, Bantwal taluk, on September 6 between 10:30 am and 11:30 am.

According to police, during the protest, Ganaraj Bhat Kedila allegedly delivered a provocative speech aimed at creating religious and communal hatred among the participants. The speech is said to have been intended to incite enmity between different groups and communities.

Following which, the Uppinangady Police have registered a case under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Further investigation and legal action are underway.