Protest against snail paced road work held

February 11, 2011

Mangalore, February 11: Residents of Bikarnakatte took out a huge procession from Nanthoor to Bikarnakatte protesting the incomplete, slow paced and chaotic works of National Highway 13 on Thursday.

In the massive protest led by Gretta Rebello, Local Corporator, concluded near Infant Jesus Arch. More than 600 residents participated voluntarily and declared bundh in the region.

The protesters also blocked the road shouting slogans against the authorities who have failed to repair the road.

Addressing the protesters Vasantha Kumar Shetty of Sanidhya Residential School, said that it was a shame that the road is still incomplete and there is no convenient road for the public. Moreover the thick dust from incomplete road works has left the residents furious and worried about the risks it poses to the health.

He warned that if authorities fail to fulfill the demands, they would lay siege to the office of NHAI which is located in Valencia.

Most of the shops and commercial complexes in the area remained closed, and the people came together protesting the apathy of District Administration and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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