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Eight arrested after stone-throwing during Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot, triggering curfew and heightened security.
On February 19, 2026, a stone-pelting incident during a Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot, Karnataka, led to the arrest of eight people, including Tanveer Hawaldar, 28, who threw two stones near a mosque after prayers ended.
Police confirmed injuries to the SP and a Hindu activist, though no serious harm occurred.
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 were imposed in Old Bagalkot, Navanagar, and Vidyagiri until December 24, banning large gatherings and protests.
Authorities deployed additional forces, reviewed CCTV footage, and emphasized the situation remained under control.
The Karnataka CM condemned the violence and pledged strict action, while Hindu groups urged further arrests, citing unmet demands for justice.
Ocho arrestados después de lanzar piedras durante la procesión de Shivaji Jayanti en Bagalkot, desencadenando un toque de queda y una seguridad reforzada.