Police arrested 21 people after communal clashes in Maddur town, Mandya district. The clashes started on Sunday evening when stones were thrown at a Ganesha immersion procession passing a mosque.
Bengaluru, 9 Sep 2025
Police arrested 21 people after communal clashes in Maddur town, Mandya district. The clashes started on Sunday evening when stones were thrown at a Ganesha immersion procession passing a mosque.
What Happened in Maddur
The trouble began around 8 pm on Sunday. A Ganesha procession from Siddhartha Nagar was going past a mosque in Ram Rahim Nagar. Some people threw stones at the procession. This led to a fight. The police had to use light force to control the crowd. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the police arrested 21 people so far. The situation is now under control, but the area is still tense.
Political Reactions to the Incident
BJP leaders visited Maddur after the clashes. They accused the Congress government of favoring minorities. JDS MP H.D. Kumaraswamy asked people to stay peaceful. He said the government should arrest those who threw stones. The Congress government said they are working to keep peace. They sent more police to Mandya and banned large gatherings until Wednesday. The incident has raised concerns about growing communal tensions in Mandya district. Bengaluru: Twenty-one people were arrested Monday, in connection with communal clashes in Maddur town of Mandya district, some 100 km away from Bengaluru. The clashes broke out at roughly 8 pm Sunday, when a Ganesha immersion procession that started from Siddhartha Nagar 5th cross was walking past a mosque in Ram…
When the procession was in front of the mosque, there were some clashes. The police resorted to a light lathi-charge because, when law enforcement officers asked them to leave, they did not listen.
Police will continue to monitor the situation in Maddur closely over the coming days. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 9 Sep 2025, 08:07 IST; source: link