Mandya, September 8, 2025: A stone-pelting incident occurred during the Ganesh idol immersion procession in Maddur, Mandya district, on Sunday night, September 7, 2025. Mandya Superintendent of Police (SP) Mallikarjun Baladandi provided details to the media, stating that the incident took place when the procession, which began from Tamil Nadu Colony, passed near a mosque in Ram Rahim Nagar around 8 PM IST. Stones were allegedly thrown at the procession, followed by retaliatory stone pelting between two groups, and reports indicate that the electricity was also cut off during the incident.

The stone pelting resulted in damage to windowpanes of some houses, and several individuals sustained injuries, requiring treatment at Maddur town hospital. Similar incidents of stone pelting were reported in the past in Bengaluru’s Nelamangala and Mandya’s Nagamangala, where police had taken action, and this event marks a recurrence of such disturbances.WEET Cotton T-Shirt and Pyjama Set for Men,Night Wear for Men,Men's Pyjama Set 122

The police intervened promptly to control the situation and ensured the Ganesh idol immersion proceeded under heavy security. Two cases have been registered in connection with the incident, and 21 individuals have been detained. Efforts are ongoing to identify additional suspects. SP Mallikarjun Baladandi stated that additional police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order, and prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in Maddur to prevent further violence.Soujanya Case: Activist Girish Mattannavar Appears SIT in Vithal Gowda’s Bolero Vehicle

Several political leaders have commented on the incident, with Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka notably criticizing the state government, alleging that it has been complicit in such incidents, as similar events occurred previously. Preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of individuals from another community, but a clear picture will emerge only after a thorough probe.